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Louisiana weather in August

One place stands in for Louisiana here — these are New Orleans's numbers, not a statewide average.

Based on 1 weather station, in New Orleans. One station — New Orleans speaks for the humid southeast corner; northern Louisiana runs a few degrees more extreme in both directions.

New Orleans & the Delta

Highs near 91°, nights around 79°, and 6.5 in of rain in a typical August.

Place Highs / lows Wet days The short version
New Orleans 91° / 79° 8 Air you can wear — nothing dries, including you.

Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.

Where to go in August, across the whole country ›