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Weather in August in Tennessee

Are you planning a trip a to Tennessee in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Tennessee in August?

Tennessee is a region in the United States of America. August in Tennessee generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Mountain City at 27°C and very warm in Millington at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Millington and 16°C in Mountain City. In Tennessee, August typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Millington with an average of 58 mm to high rainfall in Hermitage with 120 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Gatlinburg usually sees around 277 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

For a closer look at August's conditions in Tennessee, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Tennessee's yearly weather, check out our Tennessee climate page.

Where to go in Tennessee in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Tennessee on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Tennessee?

Gatlinburg

In August Gatlinburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Gatlinburg
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<<   July July
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29°C 
16°C 
288 hours 
165 mm 
17 days 
29°C 
16°C 
277 hours 
106 mm 
14 days 
26°C 
13°C 
233 hours 
110 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Gatlinburg

Pigeon Forge

In August Pigeon Forge generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Pigeon Forge
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<<   July July
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31°C 
19°C 
288 hours 
149 mm 
17 days 
31°C 
18°C 
277 hours 
94 mm 
13 days 
27°C 
15°C 
233 hours 
109 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Pigeon Forge

Sevierville

In August Sevierville generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Sevierville
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<<   July July
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31°C 
19°C 
288 hours 
123 mm 
14 days 
32°C 
19°C 
277 hours 
86 mm 
11 days 
28°C 
16°C 
233 hours 
109 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Sevierville

Memphis

In August Memphis generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Memphis
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<<   July July
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33°C 
23°C 
326 hours 
123 mm 
11 days 
33°C 
23°C 
307 hours 
85 mm 
11 days 
30°C 
19°C 
252 hours 
88 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Memphis

Jackson

In August Jackson generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Jackson
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<<   July July
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32°C 
21°C 
115 mm 
11 days 
32°C 
20°C 
88 mm 
8 days 
29°C 
16°C 
99 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Jackson

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tennessee, in the United States of America.

Is August the best time to visit Tennessee?

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Tennessee with overall pleasant weather in Gatlinburg.

On average, the best time to visit Tennessee is in October with generally perfect weather in Gatlinburg. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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