Gatlinburg, TN Weather
Gatlinburg hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 87°F (31°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 85°F (29°C).
Current conditions in detail
Gatlinburg weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Gatlinburg looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 82° and an overnight low of 61°. There is a 71% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 5 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Gatlinburg 14-day forecast
About the weather in Gatlinburg
Located in Tennessee, United States, Gatlinburg experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 86°F (30°C) in July and dip to about 49°F (9°C) in January, with around 57.2 inches (1454 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Gatlinburg weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 86°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 49°F (9°C)
- Record high: 97°F (36°C) · Record low: -1°F (-18°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: February (14 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (12.0 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 10 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 86°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 69°F (21°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 49°F (9°C) and lows around 33°F (0°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 97°F (36°C) and dropped as low as -1°F (-18°C).
Rain, sun and snow
February is usually the wettest month. It brings about 6.0 inches (153 mm) of rain over 14 days, while June is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.0 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 10 days in a typical year, mostly from December through March.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Gatlinburg is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 69°F (21°C) and nights around 50°F (10°C); expect showers on roughly 41 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Gatlinburg runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (29°C) and nights around 68°F (20°C); expect showers on roughly 47 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Gatlinburg brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 71°F (22°C) and nights around 53°F (12°C); expect showers on roughly 31 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Gatlinburg is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 53°F (12°C) and nights around 36°F (2°C); expect showers on roughly 40 days across the season, plus around 8 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Gatlinburg by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49° | 33° | 13 | 5.6 in | 6.1 h/day | 71% |
| February | 55° | 38° | 14 | 6.0 in | 6.4 h/day | 70% |
| March | 62° | 43° | 14 | 5.6 in | 8.1 h/day | 67% |
| April | 69° | 49° | 12 | 5.0 in | 9.7 h/day | 66% |
| May | 76° | 59° | 15 | 4.9 in | 10.8 h/day | 72% |
| June | 83° | 65° | 14 | 3.6 in | 12.0 h/day | 70% |
| July | 86° | 69° | 17 | 4.2 in | 11.9 h/day | 74% |
| August | 85° | 68° | 15 | 4.7 in | 11.3 h/day | 75% |
| September | 81° | 63° | 11 | 4.1 in | 10.2 h/day | 73% |
| October | 71° | 53° | 9 | 4.1 in | 8.9 h/day | 71% |
| November | 60° | 43° | 10 | 3.9 in | 7.4 h/day | 71% |
| December | 54° | 38° | 13 | 5.5 in | 6.0 h/day | 73% |