What is the weather like in Asheville vs New Orleans in August?

In August, Asheville averages 30°C high / 19°C low with about 122 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 34°C high / 26°C low with about 206 mm.

Asheville vs New Orleans in August

Asheville is the better pick in August — 75 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Asheville is hot, rainy, clean air, while New Orleans is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Asheville vs New Orleans — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Asheville	🇺🇸 New Orleans
Comfort score	75/100 (B)	52/100 (D)
Feels-like high	33°C	40°C
Avg high / low	30° / 19°	34° / 26°
Rainfall	122 mm	206 mm
Rainy days	10	12
Humidity	80%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	50	72

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Asheville vs New Orleans in August — FAQ

Is August better in Asheville or New Orleans?: Asheville is the better pick in August — 75 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Asheville is hot, rainy, clean air, while New Orleans is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Asheville vs New Orleans in August?: In August, Asheville averages 30°C high / 19°C low with about 122 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 34°C high / 26°C low with about 206 mm.