Pack or skip
Rain jacket for New Orleans in August
Verdict
Pack it
Around 13 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.
Why
New Orleans in August averages highs of 91°F, lows of 76°F, 13 rainy days.
That climate means a rain jacket earns its space in the bag. Around 13 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.