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Cherokee in August
Cherokee's warmest month brings highs averaging 84°F (29°C), lows of 63°F (17°C) and about 4.4 in (111 mm) of rain.
It scores 72/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 84°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 63°F (17°C)
- Rain
- 4.4 in (111 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 21 min
- Comfort score
- 72/100 · Good
What August feels like
Highs settle around 84°F (29°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Nights cool to an average low of 63°F (17°C).
With 75% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Some rain is likely, about 4.4 in (111 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around August
August is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April & May and September & October).
- Comfort improves from 66/100 in July to 72/100.
- August sits inside the May – Oct window our Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive recommends.
- August sits inside the Apr – Oct window our Smokies Weekend route recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes84°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Quick-dry fabrics75% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.4 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Cherokee in August
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Oconaluftee Indian Village
Living-history village of 1760s Cherokee life with guided tours.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Apr–Oct.
Waterrock Knob
Short summit trail from the Parkway with 360-degree views.
Why now August scores 72/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Oconaluftee Visitor Center & Mountain Farm Museum
Smokies visitor center with historic farm buildings; elk often graze nearby.
Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual
Cherokee artists' cooperative selling baskets, pottery and carvings.
Mingo Falls
One of the tallest falls in the southern Appalachians, 120 ft, on Cherokee land.
Why now Highs near 84°F and 4.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Granny's Kitchen
Southern buffet of fried chicken, vegetables and cobbler in Cherokee.
Nearby in August
- Townsend in August~28 mi · highs 88°F, 4.2 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Asheville in August~44 mi · highs 84°F, 4.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Knoxville in August~47 mi · highs 89°F, 3.7 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, drier
- Blowing Rock in August~103 mi · highs 79°F, 4.7 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~866 m to Cherokee's ~663 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Cherokee in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Cherokee?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 72/100 against a best of 87 in April & May and September & October. Expect highs of 84°F (29°C) and 4.4 in (111 mm) of rain. August is inside the May – Oct window our Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive recommends.
How hot is Cherokee in August?
Average highs are 84°F (29°C) and average lows 63°F (17°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cherokee in August?
Some: about 4.4 in (111 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 54.8 in (1393 mm).
What should I pack for Cherokee in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (84°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), quick-dry fabrics (75% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.4 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in August
- Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive May – Oct
- Smokies Weekend Apr – Oct
Planning Cherokee in August?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.