New Orleans vs San Francisco in August

San Francisco is the better pick in August — 95 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while New Orleans is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

New Orleans vs San FranciscoAugust climate, side by side

New OrleansSan Francisco
Comfort score52/100 (D)95/100 (S)
Feels-like high40°C21°C
Avg high / low34° / 26°20° / 14°
Rainfall206 mm1 mm
Rainy days120
Humidity81%76%
Air quality (AQI)7235

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

New Orleans vs San Francisco in August — FAQ

Is August better in New Orleans or San Francisco?
San Francisco is the better pick in August — 95 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while New Orleans is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in New Orleans vs San Francisco in August?
In August, New Orleans averages 34°C high / 26°C low with about 206 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 1 mm.