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

In August, Charleston averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 169 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 34°C high / 26°C low with about 206 mm.

Charleston vs New Orleans in August

Charleston is the better pick in August — 59 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Charleston is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while New Orleans is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Charleston vs New Orleans — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Charleston	🇺🇸 New Orleans
Comfort score	59/100 (D)	52/100 (D)
Feels-like high	36°C	40°C
Avg high / low	31° / 25°	34° / 26°
Rainfall	169 mm	206 mm
Rainy days	12	12
Humidity	83%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	56	72

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

Month by month

Charleston vs New Orleans in August — FAQ

Is August better in Charleston or New Orleans?: Charleston is the better pick in August — 59 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Charleston is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while New Orleans is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Charleston vs New Orleans in August?: In August, Charleston averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 169 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 34°C high / 26°C low with about 206 mm.