Great Smoky Mountains National Park in August
In August, Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages a high of 82°F and a low of 62°F, with 4.4 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 1,146,000 people visit, the 5th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 13 hours 30 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 82° / 62°F
- Precipitation
- 4.4in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 13h 30m
- Visitors
- 1,146,000
- Crowds
- Busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: September (busy), October (very busy) and November (busy).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Mt Leconte, TN at 6,493 ft averages a August high of 65°F and a low of 49°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Gatlinburg 2 SW, TN, 5 miles from the park's center, 1,454 ft. Second station higher up: Mt Leconte, TN, 6,493 ft, 3.9 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in August
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area | 88° / 69° | Very busy | Hot |
| Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park | 84° / 68° | Very busy | Hot |
| Blue Ridge Parkway | 82° / 60° | Very busy | Hot |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 90° / 67° | Busy | Very hot |
| Congaree National Park | 90° / 70° | Moderate | Hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Great Smoky Mountains National Park on nps.gov
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