Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
78°Ftypical Aug high
Great Smoky Mountains
United States · North America
Great Smoky Mountains is most comfortable in spring and autumn. Summers are warm and winters are cool. Rain is frequent in most months. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
28°F to 79°F
Rain
13 days/mo
Sunshine
9.1 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Rain is especially frequent this month.
55%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
11.2 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
The air feels humid this month.
46%Aug · Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 79° and nights feel near 66°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Mostly cloudy skies.
38%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
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
evening73°F
Feels 76°F
Rain23%
Cloud62%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityLow
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
3 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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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.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology