Gatlinburg Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Gatlinburg, Tennessee - TN, USA)

Gatlinburg enjoys a moderate climate. Summer weather in Gatlinburg is generally warm and sunny, although the winters are cool, with some frosty weather and the occasional snowfall.

Spring in Gatlinburg brings pleasant daytime temperatures and cool evenings. Light snowfalls can occur in March. Temperatures during April can reach highs of 21°C / 70°F and lows of 7°C / 45°F.

Summers are hot and humid, with June, July and August temperatures reaching highs of 31°C / 88°F, although night-times in Gatlinburg are cooler with lower temperatures of 19°C / 66°F.


Autumn weather in Gatlinburg sees temperatures begin to cool slightly with October seeing highs of 19°C / 66°F, dropping to around 8°C / 45°F during the night.

Winter temperatures are cool in Gatlinburg, with January featuring the year's coldest climate. Daytime temperatures in January can range from around 8°C / 46°F to just below freezing at night. Snow flurries can start as early as November, but January and February have the heaviest snowy weather.

The average annual rainfall / precipitation in Gatlinburg is around 142 cm / 56 inches, and the average snowfall is around 18 cm / 7 inches.

Gatlinburg Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

The following are the normal daily temperature ranges for Gatlinburg:

	Maximum	Minimum
January	8°C / 46°F	-3°C / 27°F
February	11°C / 52°F	-2°C / 28°F
March	16°C / 61°F	3°C / 37°F
April	21°C / 70°F	7°C / 45°F
May	25°C / 77°F	12°C / 54°F
June	29°C / 84°F	17°C / 63°F
July	31°C / 88°F	19°C / 66°F
August	30°C / 86°F	19°C / 66°F
September	27°C / 81°F	15°C / 59°F
October	21°C / 70°F	8°C / 46°F
November	16°C / 61°F	3°C / 37°F
December	10°C / 50°F	-1°C / 30°F