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New Orleans Weather in August, USA

New Orleans Averages August

NEW ORLEANS AVERAGES FOR AUGUST

  • What is Average Temperature?
    The average high temperature and the average low temperature for that month, on a daily basis, divided by 2 equals the average temperature for that month

    Temperature

    28°C
    82°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    High Temperature

    32°C
    90°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    Low Temperature

    24°C
    75°F
  • What is Average Sea Temperature?
    Average daily sea temperatures and divided by the number of days in the month. Sea Temperatures are taken from buoys, ships and even satellites can calculate sea temperature based on energy that is radiated from the sea's surface

    Sea Temperature

    30°C
    86°F
  • What are Average Daily Sunshine Hours?
    Total sunshine hours for the month, divided by the number of days in the month. Sunshine hours are taken with a sunshine recorder, either a Campbell-Stokes recorder or an Eppley Pyreheliometer

    Sunshine Hours

    10 hours
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall Days

    14 days
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall

    147 mm

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August continues to be as hot as July although it is less wet!

The average temperature remains at a high of 32°C (that's about 90°F) during the day and still remains very warm in the evenings, with temperatures only going as low as 24°C (about 75°F).

August is still fairly wet, so you can expect rain on 14 days, with the average monthly rainfall being around 147mm.

There are around 8 hours of average daily sunshine.

It is best to bring a mix of clothing when visiting New Orleans in August. Although the temperature remains extremely warm, even at night, there is a high risk of showers so make sure to check local weather report before planing your trip.
 

Jazz lovers and fans of Louis Armstrong should check out the Satchmo Summerfest at the beginning of the month.

This event celebrates the life and music of the great musician with live music, discussions and, of course, plenty of food.

The Tales of the Cocktail festival in mid August celebrates the great tradition of fine dining in New Orleans and there are events across many eateries in the city.

Bourbon Street is the place to go for the finest bars and restaurants in the city. This the 24 hour centre of New Orleans nightlife so after a bite to eat, head to a jazz club!

Seafood is a specialty in New Orleans, and is present in a variety of French, Italian, Creole and Cajun dishes.