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During February, Great Smoky Mountains National Park experiences low daytime temperatures of 6°C (43°F) and cooler nights around -6°C (21°F). As the driest month of the year, and part of the winter season, snow/rainfall is at its lowest.
February in Great Smoky Mountains National Park can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Great Smoky Mountains National Park typically rise from around 10°C (50°F) at the start of February to approximately 13°C (55°F) by the end. Nights are cold, with lows typically ranging from -2°C (28°F) to 4°C (39°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Great Smoky Mountains National Park spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 50 years of weather observations (1976-2026), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of the United States of America in February →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in February. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Where to go in February - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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