What’s the climate like in Gatlinburg?
The current climate of Gatlinburg features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 30°C during the day to lows of 10°C. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Gatlinburg in recent years was 36°C in July 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -10°C in February 2015.
On average, Gatlinburg gets 1486 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 42 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Gatlinburg?
The best time to visit Gatlinburg for sunny weather is May and July through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Gatlinburg. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Gatlinburg
The climate table of Gatlinburg shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 10 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 22 | 16 | 12 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 135 | 216 | 140 | 123 | 88 | 167 | 97 | 105 | 59 | 168 | 75 | 113 |
| Snow (cm) | 18 | 11 | 5,7 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,2 | 2,0 | 3,4 |
| UV Index | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 22°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 10°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1486 mm per year, averaging 124 mm per month
- Snowfall: 42 cm per year
- Driest months: 59 mm in September, 75 mm in November and 88 mm in May
- Wettest months: 216 mm in February, 168 mm in October and 167 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Gatlinburg
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Gatlinburg
This graph shows how much precipitation Gatlinburg, Tennessee, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Gatlinburg
This graph shows how much snow Gatlinburg, Tennessee, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Gatlinburg
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Gatlinburg
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Gatlinburg
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Gatlinburg
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Gatlinburg by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Gatlinburg. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
