Current Weather and Forecast in Gatlinburg, TN
Tennessee, United States 🇺🇸
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About the weather in Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg has a humid subtropical climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 33°. February brings the most rain, on about 14 days, while June is the sunniest, with 12.0 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 159 days.
Gatlinburg climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
When is Gatlinburg at its coldest?
January, with highs of 49°F (9°C) and lows near 33°F (0°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -1°F (-18°C).
When is Gatlinburg at its hottest?
July, averaging 86°F (30°C) by day and 69°F (21°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 97°F (36°C).
When should I visit Gatlinburg?
March to June and September to October is the sweet spot for Gatlinburg - warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Expect 74°F (23°C) in the afternoon and around 13 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in March.
How warm is Gatlinburg on average?
60°F (16°C) across all twelve months - about 69°F (21°C) by day and 52°F (11°C) after dark.
Does it rain a lot in Gatlinburg?
57.2 inches (1454 mm) a year across 159 wet days - more than 81% of the cities we cover.
Is Gatlinburg hot in summer?
July averages 86°F (30°C). Hot afternoons happen but extremes are not the norm.
When does it rain most in Gatlinburg?
February, at 6.0 inches (153 mm) over about 14 days. June is the driest month, at 3.6 inches (92 mm).
Does it snow in Gatlinburg?
Yes - about 10 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated December through March.