Great Smoky Mountains National Park weather in August

August in Great Smoky Mountains National Park: warm, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#8 of 12 months in Great Smoky Mountains National Park · #333 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 77/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Great Smoky Mountains National Park climate normals — August

Daytime high25°C / 77°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low16°C / 61°F
Feels like (high)27°C / 81°F
Rainfall173 mm / 6.8 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days20 days
Humidity81%💦 very humid
Dew point16°C / 62°F
Sunshine10.9 h/day
Daylight13.5 h
Wind8 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.

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
August in Great Smoky Mountains National Park: warm, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Great Smoky Mountains National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
What is the weather like in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in August?
In August, Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages a daily high of 24.9°C and a low of 16.2°C, with about 172.6 mm of rain over roughly 20.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in August?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in August.

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