Winter
Dec → Feb9 to 12°
nights -3 to -1°
- 9 rainy days · 115 mm
When is the best time to visit Pigeon Forge?
- Jan9°not recommended
- Feb12°not recommended
- Mar17°fair
- Apr22°recommended
- May27°recommended
- Jun31°recommended
- Jul32°fair
- Aug32°fair
- Sep29°recommended
- Oct23°recommended
- Nov16°fair
- Dec11°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Pigeon Forge, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° | -3° | 112 mm | 9 d | |
| February | 12° | -1° | 108 mm | 9 d | |
| March | 17° | 2° | 119 mm | 10 d | |
| April | 22° | 7° | 110 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| May | 27° | 13° | 98 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| June | 31° | 17° | 108 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| July | 32° | 20° | 118 mm | 9 d | |
| August | 32° | 19° | 86 mm | 8 d | |
| September | 29° | 15° | 90 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| October | 23° | 8° | 74 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| November | 16° | 2° | 90 mm | 7 d | |
| December | 11° | -1° | 125 mm | 10 d |
The four seasons in Pigeon Forge, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Sevierville) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May17 to 27°
nights 2 to 13°
- 9 rainy days · 109 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug31 to 32°
nights 17 to 20°
- 9 rainy days · 104 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov16 to 29°
nights 2 to 15°
- 7 rainy days · 85 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 Pigeon Forge, 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 14h35 of daylight, in December 9h44, a difference of 4h51.
9h58Jan
10h50Feb
11h52Mar
13h04Apr
14h03May
14h35Jun
14h22Jul
13h31Aug
12h21Sep
11h12Oct
10h12Nov
9h44Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Sevierville" (35.93°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Pigeon Forge, 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, June, 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 recommended9°-3° at night
- 112 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended12°-1° at night
- 108 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair17°2° at night
- 119 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended22°7° at night
- 110 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended27°13° at night
- 98 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended31°17° at night
- 108 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair32°20° at night
- 118 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair32°19° at night
- 86 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended29°15° at night
- 90 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended23°8° at night
- 74 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair16°2° at night
- 90 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended11°-1° at night
- 125 mm · 10 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 9 °C at best, -3 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (112 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 12 °C at best, -1 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (108 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 17 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (119 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (110 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
May. 27 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (98 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. 31 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (108 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 20 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (118 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
August. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 19 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (86 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
September. 29 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Rain stays light: 90 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 74 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 16 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Rain stays light: 90 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 11 °C at best, -1 °C at night. Expect 10 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 Pigeon Forge?
April to June and September to October: over these months, average highs range from 22 to 31 °C, with 8 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Sevierville).
Which month should you avoid in Pigeon Forge?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 125 mm over 10 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Sevierville).
What is the hottest month in Pigeon Forge?
July, with 32 °C on average in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Sevierville).
What is the coldest month in Pigeon Forge?
January, with 9 °C at best during the day and -3 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Sevierville).
What is the driest month in Pigeon Forge?
October: 74 mm over 6 days of rain, against 125 mm in December, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Pigeon Forge?
The gap between day and night reaches 15 °C in March: 17 °C in the afternoon, 2 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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