Great Smoky Mountains National Park weather in August (United States of America)

Curious about the climate in Great Smoky Mountains National Park this August? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During August, Great Smoky Mountains National Park usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 25°C. At night, they generally drop to 13°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Great Smoky Mountains National Park in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 277 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park. May, June, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Great Smoky Mountains National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 124 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 277 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 67% *  

* Data from: Knoxville, the United States of America (54 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in August

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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