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

What weather conditions can you expect in Great Smoky Mountains National Park this October? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Great Smoky Mountains National Park includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 17°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Great Smoky Mountains National Park in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 145 mm for the month. This month experiences about 12 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With approximately 215 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, May, June, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase 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 October

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 145 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

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

Where to go in the United States of America in October

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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.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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