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

Is September a good time to explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In September, the weather in Great Smoky Mountains National Park generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 22°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 10°C.

Precipitation

Great Smoky Mountains National Park in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 13 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 233 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, September is one of the better months 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 September

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 136 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 233 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 September

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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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