AI-generatedGatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,100 h
- Rain a year
- 1,075 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 394 m
Climate in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains)
Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year, Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
07:3919:00
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:24–08:14 · evening 18:26–19:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:14–07:24 · evening 19:16–19:26
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) in October?
In October, Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains).
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 21 min07:39 – 19:00
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/New_York
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %70 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains)
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.6 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains), 50 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains)
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains): rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) has about 8 rainy days with 66 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains)
How breezy and how cloudy Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains): variable cloud, with about 5.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains)
How often the day gets hot in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains)
Snow is possible in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains), but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains).
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains)
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in July (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in July; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and from August to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 78 days a year, mostly from June to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18 | 8° | −1° | 4.1 h | 12 | 106 |
| FebruaryFeb | 35 | 11° | 1° | 4.4 h | 12 | 99 |
| MarchMar | 64 | 16° | 4° | 5.5 h | 11 | 103 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 20° | 8° | 6.5 h | 11 | 99 |
| MayMay | 74 | 24° | 13° | 6.7 h | 13 | 92 |
| JuneJun | 69 | 28° | 18° | 7.3 h | 12 | 75 |
| JulyJul | 55 | 30° | 20° | 7.1 h | 14 | 98 |
| AugustAug | 64 | 29° | 19° | 6.9 h | 10 | 73 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 27° | 16° | 6.1 h | 9 | 81 |
| OctoberOct | 80 | 21° | 10° | 5.6 h | 8 | 66 |
| NovemberNov | 63 | 15° | 4° | 4.9 h | 9 | 84 |
| DecemberDec | 30 | 10° | 1° | 3.8 h | 11 | 100 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
35.71° N, 83.51° W · 394 m · America/New_York
Best time to visit Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains)
The best time to visit Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and from September to October. Rain is most frequent from May to July; the wettest month is January with 106 mm.
Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 16–24 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 28–30 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–27 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–11 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) for you.
Your best months: April – May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains)
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and September bring similar holiday weather to Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) (score 80 and 80). In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. September has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 80 | 80 |
| Day high | 21° | 27° |
| Night low | 10° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h | 6.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8better | 9 |
| Rainfall | 66 mmbetter | 81 mm |
| Muggy days | 1better | 9 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Apr, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Jul
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Jan
Snow on 2 or more days
Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January8° · 4 h
In January, Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 106 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains).
Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) in January35February11° · 4 h
In February, Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 99 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains).
Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) in February64March16° · 6 h
In March, Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains).
Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) in March76April20° · 7 h
In April, Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains).
Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) in April74May24° · 7 h
In May, Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 92 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains).
Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) in May69June28° · 7 h
In June, Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains).
Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) in June55July30° · 7 h
In July, Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 98 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains).
Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) in July64August29° · 7 h
In August, Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 73 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains).
Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) in August80September27° · 6 h
In September, Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 81 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains).
Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) in September80October21° · 6 h
In October, Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains).
Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) in October63November15° · 5 h
In November, Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains).
Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) in November30December10° · 4 h
In December, Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains).
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Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) vs. Knoxville
In October the holiday weather in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) and Knoxville is about equally good (score 80 vs. 81). During the day it is about as warm in Knoxville as in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains).
| in October | Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) | Knoxville |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 80 | 81 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Panama City Beach25°26°90
- 2Destin26°26°89
- 3Mobile26°25°87
- 4Greenville22°85
- 5Atlanta22°85
- 6Charlotte22°85
- 7Raleigh22°84
- 8Savannah25°84
- 17Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains)This page21°80
Planning a trip to Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains)
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 24).
- 72
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 73
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 61
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 80
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 24
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 25 min
- Distance
- 6,540 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains)
When is the best time to visit Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains)?
The best time to visit Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains)?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains)?
Rain is most frequent from May to July; the wettest month is January with 106 mm. The driest month is October with 66 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) get?
Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) gets around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.3 hours a day; in December there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) in?
Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) uses the time zone America/New_York: UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains)?
A nonstop flight from London to Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) takes about 8 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,540 km.
When is hurricane season in Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains)?
Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains)?
Gatlinburg (Smoky Mountains) has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 72, May half-term 73, Summer holidays 61, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 24.
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