New Orleans weather in August 2025

Q: How hot is it in New Orleans in August?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 32°C in New Orleans in August with very high heat and humidity, falling to 23°C at night.

Q: How sunny is it in New Orleans in August?

There are normally 8 hours of bright sunshine each day in New Orleans in August - that's 61% of daylight hours.

Q: Does it rain in New Orleans in August?

There are usually 14 days with some rain in New Orleans in August and the average monthly rainfall is 163mm.

Q: What is the chance of a cyclone in New Orleans in August?

On average 1 day in August in New Orleans is likely to be affected by the passage of one or more tropical storms.

Expect 32°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 8 hours of sunshine per day in New Orleans in August. Check more long-term weather averages for New Orleans in August before you book your next holiday to Louisiana in 2025/2026.

32
32°C max day temperature
8
8 hours of sunshine per day
14
14 days with some rainfall
23
23°C min night temperature
13
13 hours of daylight per day
VH
Very High heat & humidity
163
163 mm of monthly rainfall
10
10 (Very High) UV index

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The August weather guide for Louisiana (New Orleans) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in New Orleans in August?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 32°C in New Orleans in August with very high heat and humidity, falling to 23°C at night.

How sunny is it in New Orleans in August?

There are normally 8 hours of bright sunshine each day in New Orleans in August - that's 61% of daylight hours.

Does it rain in New Orleans in August?

There are usually 14 days with some rain in New Orleans in August and the average monthly rainfall is 163mm.

What is the chance of a hurricane in New Orleans in August?

On average 1 day in August in New Orleans is likely to be affected by the passage of one or more tropical storms.

New Orleans August sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for New Orleans in August 2025. Select a month to view New Orleans sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Friday, 1st August 2025	05:20	18:53
Saturday, 16th August 2025	05:29	18:40
Sunday, 31st August 2025	05:37	18:24

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Louisiana - quick facts
Flight time^✝	10 hours
Time difference	UK -6 hours
Language(s)	English
Currency	US Dollar
Electricity	A + B plug (120V)
Driving side	Right
Visa^✝	Yes
Why visit?	Culture
Tourist info	Louisiana Office of Tourism