New Orleans in August
Hot and cheap
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is a reasonable month in New Orleans — with trade-offs.
August is very hot but cheap, with summer restaurant promotions and Satchmo SummerFest.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 25–33°C
- Very hot and humid, with storms.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet.
- Prices
- $
- Low rates.
+Restaurant deals and low hotel rates.
–Peak heat and storm risk.
My tip for August
Look for prix-fixe menus at top restaurants.
- Food
- Value
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in New Orleans, 11th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.
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What’s on in New Orleans in August
- Summer heat
- Hot and humid, with afternoon storms. Plan walking tours for early morning.
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Weather
Weather in New Orleans in August
In August New Orleans averages a high of 33°C (91°F) and a low of 25°C (77°F), with about 176 mm of rain or snow over 14 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 33°C) and the coolest is January (around 17°C); the wettest month is June.
- Average high
- 33°C
- 91°F
- Average low
- 25°C
- 77°F
- Precipitation
- 176 mm
- Wet days
- 14
Climate data: NOAA (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
New Orleans in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit New Orleans?
- August is a reasonable month in New Orleans — with trade-offs. It ranks 8 of 12 months in New Orleans overall (11 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Restaurant deals and low hotel rates. The main downside: Peak heat and storm risk.
- What is the weather like in New Orleans in August?
- Average highs are around 33°C and lows around 25°C. Expect about 176 mm of rain or snow over roughly 14 wet days. Very hot and humid, with storms. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 33°C) and the coolest is January (around 17°C).
- Is New Orleans crowded in August?
- Crowds are low. Quiet. August is the quietest month of the year.
- How expensive is New Orleans in August?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 ($). Low rates. August is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, April is the best month overall (August ranks 8 of 12). The quietest month is August and the best value is August.
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