Knoxville Weather in August

The climate in Knoxville during August can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.

August is in the summer in Knoxville and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average August is the 3rd driest month of the year in Knoxville with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Knoxville in August 2025.