Great Smoky Mountains National Park weather in March (United States of America)
How is March weather typically in Great Smoky Mountains National Park? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.
Temperatures
In March, the weather in Great Smoky Mountains National Park generally includes moderate temperatures and high snow/rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 12°C, cooling down at night to around -1°C.
Precipitation
Great Smoky Mountains National Park in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with snow/rain.Average sunshine
With approximately 209 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park. 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 March
Min Temperature
-1°C
Max Temperature
12°C
Chance of Rain
50%
Precipitation
148 mm
Rainy days
15 days
Humidity
64% *
Sunshine
209 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
55% *
Where to go in the United States of America in March
Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
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tolerable
unpleasant
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So, what should you wear in this month?
Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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