Taylor Swift’s “august” peaked at number 23 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
The song entered the Hot 100 on the chart dated August 8, 2020, shortly after Folklore’s release. It remained on the chart for two consecutive weeks. Its peak is notable because “august” was not released as a conventional lead single with a major pre-release campaign.
The track’s later seasonal resurgence gave it a second life beyond its original chart run. Streams increased around August in subsequent years, and the song became a recurring soundtrack for late-summer posts and nostalgic videos.
Number 23 should not be confused with the song’s performance on other charts. “august” reached number five on Billboard’s Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart and later peaked at number 46 on the Billboard Global 200. Those are separate rankings with different scopes.