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

How is the weather in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Great Smoky Mountains National Park generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. August is a summer month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 25°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 13°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

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.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 277 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Great Smoky Mountains National Park in August?

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 in August.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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