Best time to visit Gatlinburg

Q: When is the best time to visit Gatlinburg?

The best time to visit Gatlinburg is May and June based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Gatlinburg?

The hottest time of year in Gatlinburg is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 30°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Gatlinburg?

In terms of rainfall, March is usually the wettest month in Gatlinburg with 138mm on average. There are normally 12 days in March with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Gatlinburg?

The sunniest time of year in Gatlinburg is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 63% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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When is the best time to visit Gatlinburg?

The best time to visit Gatlinburg is May and June based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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Feb
16
Mar
21
Apr
25
May
28
Jun
30
Jul
30
Aug
26
Sep
21
Oct
15
Nov
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Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

5
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5
Feb
7
Mar
8
Apr
9
May
9
Jun
9
Jul
8
Aug
7
Sep
7
Oct
5
Nov
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Dec

Which is the hottest month in Gatlinburg?

The hottest time of year in Gatlinburg is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 30°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Gatlinburg?

In terms of rainfall, March is usually the wettest month in Gatlinburg with 138mm on average. There are normally 12 days in March with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Gatlinburg?

The sunniest time of year in Gatlinburg is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 63% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.