Great Smoky Mountains National Park weather in January (United States of America)

Looking to travel to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Great Smoky Mountains National Park generally has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 6°C, while night temperatures can drop to -6°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park in January usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 174 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 134 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park. May, June, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Great Smoky Mountains National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 174 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
SunshineSunshine 134 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45% *  
* Data from: Knoxville, the United States of America (54 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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