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

In August, Houston averages 35°C high / 26°C low with about 189 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 34°C high / 26°C low with about 206 mm.

Houston vs New Orleans in August

New Orleans is the better pick in August — 52 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New Orleans is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Houston is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Houston vs New Orleans — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Houston	🇺🇸 New Orleans
Comfort score	48/100 (F)	52/100 (D)
Feels-like high	41°C	40°C
Avg high / low	35° / 26°	34° / 26°
Rainfall	189 mm	206 mm
Rainy days	10	12
Humidity	77%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	65	72

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

Month by month

Houston vs New Orleans in August — FAQ

Is August better in Houston or New Orleans?: New Orleans is the better pick in August — 52 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New Orleans is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Houston is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Houston vs New Orleans in August?: In August, Houston averages 35°C high / 26°C low with about 189 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 34°C high / 26°C low with about 206 mm.