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New Orleans in August

A risky month — score 38 of 100

Typical August days in New Orleans reach about 94°F with nights near 77°F; rain is frequent — about 13 days see some rain, usually in showers. August is also the statistical peak of Atlantic hurricane season (the season runs June 1–November 30) — the averages hide that risk, so flexible plans matter.

Season note: August falls in Atlantic hurricane season (June 1–November 30), its statistical peak. That is climatology, not a forecast — but it is the one risk the averages cannot show.

What to pack for New Orleans in August

• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 13 days in a typical August.
• Breathable clothes, a hat, and sunscreen — typical afternoons reach about 94°F.
• Pace the midday hours — about 26 days in a typical August reach 90°F.

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August vs. the alternatives

The whole year in New Orleans

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.