Taylor Swift's “august” reached number 13 in Australia upon its original release.
The Australian peak was one of several strong early chart results for the Folklore track. It also reached number 11 in Malaysia, number 12 in Singapore, and number 16 in Canada. These results show that the song had international reach before its recurring August trend became a major part of its identity.
The Australian position is easy to confuse with the number 13 associated with Swift's personal symbolism. In this case, however, 13 is simply the song's chart peak in Australia. The figure should not be interpreted as a release date, track number, or reference to Swift's favorite number.
Later seasonal revivals gave “august” additional chart visibility in countries including the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Its long-term appeal therefore comes from both its original Folklore reception and its repeated late-summer rediscovery.