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

What should you pack for a trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in July? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, July in Great Smoky Mountains National Park includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of July. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 25°C. At night, it falls to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Great Smoky Mountains National Park in July usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 211 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 19 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 288 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May, June, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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 July

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 211 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 288 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

* Data from: Knoxville, the United States of America (54 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in July

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

8/10

Camping

6/10

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