Taylor Swift’s “august” reached its highest listed chart position upon release in Malaysia, where it peaked at number 11.
The song also performed strongly in several other markets. It reached number 12 in Singapore, number 13 in Australia, and number 16 in Canada. These figures refer to the song’s chart performance around its original release period, before later seasonal resurgences produced additional chart appearances and peaks.
The annual August trend helped the track remain culturally visible well after Folklore’s release. Each year, listeners return to the song because its title and lyrics evoke late summer, while social-media posts and streaming activity amplify the calendar connection.
Malaysia is sometimes overlooked because Singapore and Australia are also associated with the song’s early international chart success. The precise comparison matters: among the listed initial peaks, number 11 in Malaysia is the highest placement, since a smaller chart number represents a stronger position.