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

In August, Atlanta averages 32°C high / 22°C low with about 143 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 34°C high / 26°C low with about 206 mm.

Atlanta vs New Orleans in August

Atlanta is the better pick in August — 65 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Atlanta is sweltering, rainy, muggy air, while New Orleans is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Atlanta vs New Orleans — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Atlanta	🇺🇸 New Orleans
Comfort score	65/100 (C)	52/100 (D)
Feels-like high	36°C	40°C
Avg high / low	32° / 22°	34° / 26°
Rainfall	143 mm	206 mm
Rainy days	11	12
Humidity	77%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	70	72

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

Month by month

Atlanta vs New Orleans in August — FAQ

Is August better in Atlanta or New Orleans?: Atlanta is the better pick in August — 65 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Atlanta is sweltering, rainy, muggy air, while New Orleans is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Atlanta vs New Orleans in August?: In August, Atlanta averages 32°C high / 22°C low with about 143 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 34°C high / 26°C low with about 206 mm.