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

How is the weather in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in March? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, Great Smoky Mountains National Park typically experiences moderate temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 12°C, while nights can cool down to about -1°C.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The city usually sees around 209 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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% *  

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

Where to go in the United States of America in March

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in March 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 March?

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 in March.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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