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

In August, Memphis averages 33°C high / 23°C low with about 101 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 34°C high / 26°C low with about 206 mm.

Memphis vs New Orleans in August

Memphis is the better pick in August — 68 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Memphis is sweltering, rainy, while New Orleans is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Memphis vs New Orleans — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Memphis	🇺🇸 New Orleans
Comfort score	68/100 (C)	52/100 (D)
Feels-like high	37°C	40°C
Avg high / low	33° / 23°	34° / 26°
Rainfall	101 mm	206 mm
Rainy days	7	12
Humidity	73%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	65	72

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

Month by month

Memphis vs New Orleans in August — FAQ

Is August better in Memphis or New Orleans?: Memphis is the better pick in August — 68 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Memphis is sweltering, rainy, while New Orleans is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Memphis vs New Orleans in August?: In August, Memphis averages 33°C high / 23°C low with about 101 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 34°C high / 26°C low with about 206 mm.