Taylor Swift’s “august” peaked at number 23 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
The song entered the chart in the issue dated August 8, 2020, shortly after Folklore’s surprise release. It remained on the Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks. Its performance was notable because “august” was not released as the album’s lead single.
The song achieved stronger positions on some genre and international charts. It debuted and peaked at number five on Billboard’s Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart, and it reached the top 20 in countries including Australia, Canada, Malaysia, and Singapore.
The number 23 peak is often confused with other chart figures connected to the track. Number five refers to its Hot Rock & Alternative Songs peak, while number 46 refers to its later peak on the Billboard Global 200. These are different charts and should not be treated as interchangeable.