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

In August, Austin averages 38°C high / 25°C low with about 78 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 34°C high / 26°C low with about 206 mm.

Austin vs New Orleans in August

New Orleans is the better pick in August — 52 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New Orleans is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Austin is sweltering, a little rain.

Austin vs New Orleans — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Austin	🇺🇸 New Orleans
Comfort score	47/100 (F)	52/100 (D)
Feels-like high	41°C	40°C
Avg high / low	38° / 25°	34° / 26°
Rainfall	78 mm	206 mm
Rainy days	5	12
Humidity	62%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	51	72

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

Month by month

Austin vs New Orleans in August — FAQ

Is August better in Austin or New Orleans?: New Orleans is the better pick in August — 52 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New Orleans is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Austin is sweltering, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Austin vs New Orleans in August?: In August, Austin averages 38°C high / 25°C low with about 78 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 34°C high / 26°C low with about 206 mm.