SeasonMapGatlinburg weather in August
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August in Gatlinburg: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Gatlinburg · #774 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gatlinburg climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Rainfall | 143 mm / 5.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 67°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 47 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gatlinburg in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySummer break in United States, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Gatlinburg's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherGatlinburg's best weather comes in May, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Gatlinburg — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Gatlinburg in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Gatlinburg?
- August in Gatlinburg: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Gatlinburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Gatlinburg in August?
- In August, Gatlinburg averages a daily high of 27.3°C and a low of 16.5°C, with about 142.7 mm of rain over roughly 13.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gatlinburg in August?
- Gatlinburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in August.
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Similar destinations in North America — August
Within 300 km: Charlotte's Charlotte Pride on 15–16 Aug, and Nashville's Tomato Art Fest on 7–8 Aug.