Winter
Dec → Feb8 to 10°
nights -3 to -1°
- 12 rainy days · 118 mm
When is the best time to visit Gatlinburg?
- Jan8°not recommended
- Feb10°not recommended
- Mar15°fair
- Apr20°recommended
- May24°recommended
- Jun27°recommended
- Jul28°fair
- Aug28°fair
- Sep25°recommended
- Oct20°recommended
- Nov15°fair
- Dec10°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Gatlinburg, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° | -3° | 121 mm | 12 d | |
| February | 10° | -2° | 109 mm | 12 d | |
| March | 15° | 1° | 142 mm | 12 d | |
| April | 20° | 6° | 125 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| May | 24° | 11° | 140 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| June | 27° | 15° | 152 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
| July | 28° | 17° | 160 mm | 13 d | |
| August | 28° | 16° | 112 mm | 11 d | |
| September | 25° | 13° | 110 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| October | 20° | 7° | 81 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| November | 15° | 1° | 102 mm | 9 d | |
| December | 10° | -1° | 125 mm | 12 d |
The four seasons in Gatlinburg, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Gatlinburg) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May15 to 24°
nights 1 to 11°
- 11 rainy days · 136 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug27 to 28°
nights 15 to 17°
- 12 rainy days · 141 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov15 to 25°
nights 1 to 13°
- 9 rainy days · 98 mm
Book early for April to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Gatlinburg, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h34 of daylight, in December 9h45, a difference of 4h49.
9h59Jan
10h50Feb
11h52Mar
13h03Apr
14h02May
14h34Jun
14h21Jul
13h30Aug
12h21Sep
11h13Oct
10h13Nov
9h45Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Gatlinburg" (35.69°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Gatlinburg, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November, December
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended8°-3° at night
- 121 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended10°-2° at night
- 109 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair15°1° at night
- 142 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended20°6° at night
- 125 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended24°11° at night
- 140 mm · 12 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended27°15° at night
- 152 mm · 13 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair28°17° at night
- 160 mm · 13 d
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair28°16° at night
- 112 mm · 11 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended25°13° at night
- 110 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended20°7° at night
- 81 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair15°1° at night
- 102 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended10°-1° at night
- 125 mm · 12 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 8 °C at best, -3 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (121 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 10 °C at best, -2 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (109 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 15 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (142 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 6 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (125 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
May. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (140 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. 27 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (152 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. 28 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (160 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
August. 28 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (112 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
September. 25 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (110 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (81 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 15 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (102 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 10 °C at best, -1 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (125 mm). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gatlinburg?
April to June and September to October: over these months, average highs range from 20 to 27 °C, with 10 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Gatlinburg).
Which month should you avoid in Gatlinburg?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 125 mm over 12 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Gatlinburg).
What is the hottest month in Gatlinburg?
July, with 28 °C on average in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Gatlinburg).
What is the coldest month in Gatlinburg?
January, with 8 °C at best during the day and -3 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Gatlinburg).
What is the driest month in Gatlinburg?
October: 81 mm over 8 days of rain, against 160 mm in July, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Gatlinburg?
The gap between day and night reaches 14 °C in March: 15 °C in the afternoon, 1 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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