Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
78°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Great Smoky Mountains
United States · North America
Warm days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Late
Daytime high
78°F
Lows around 63°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 17 wet days, more than in most months.
55%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
11.2 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
46%August Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 79° and nights feel near 66°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
38%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
3 mphAugust Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 76°F, easing to about 73°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning68°F
Feels 71°F
Rain18%
Cloud60%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday76°F
Feels 79°F
Rain42%
Cloud64%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon76°F
Feels 79°F
Rain46%
Cloud68%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening73°F
Feels 76°F
Rain23%
Cloud62%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityLow
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 29 | 5.0 | 12 | 6.8 | 69 |
| Feb | 54 | 35 | 4.6 | 12 | 7.3 | 69 |
| Mar | 61 | 40 | 4.5 | 10 | 8.4 | 66 |
| Apr | 67 | 46 | 4.1 | 11 | 10.0 | 67 |
| May | 71 | 54 | 5.1 | 16 | 10.8 | 76 |
| Jun | 78 | 61 | 4.1 | 15 | 11.5 | 78 |
| Jul | 80 | 65 | 6.0 | 21 | 11.4 | 81 |
| Aug | 78 | 63 | 5.8 | 17 | 11.2 | 82 |
| Sep | 73 | 57 | 5.6 | 13 | 9.6 | 81 |
| Oct | 66 | 46 | 2.0 | 7 | 8.6 | 77 |
| Nov | 57 | 38 | 2.1 | 9 | 7.4 | 72 |
| Dec | 51 | 34 | 3.3 | 10 | 6.3 | 72 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology