What is the weather like in Chicago vs Gatlinburg in August?

In August, Chicago averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Gatlinburg averages 27°C high / 17°C low with about 143 mm.

Chicago vs Gatlinburg in August

Chicago is the better pick in August — 81 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is hot, a little rain, while Gatlinburg is hot, rainy, clean air.

Chicago vs Gatlinburg — August climate, side by side

	Chicago	Gatlinburg
Comfort score	81/100 (A)	76/100 (B)
Feels-like high	31°C	31°C
Avg high / low	28° / 20°	27° / 17°
Rainfall	78 mm	143 mm
Rainy days	8	13
Humidity	74%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	56	47

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Chicago vs Gatlinburg in August — FAQ

Is August better in Chicago or Gatlinburg?: Chicago is the better pick in August — 81 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is hot, a little rain, while Gatlinburg is hot, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Gatlinburg in August?: In August, Chicago averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Gatlinburg averages 27°C high / 17°C low with about 143 mm.