Average Monthly Sunshine in Gatlinburg (TN)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Gatlinburg receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Gatlinburg, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 290 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 125 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2640 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Gatlinburg, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.7 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.2 hours.

Gatlinburg’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Gatlinburg enjoys an average of 2640 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

July, Gatlinburg’s wettest month, receives 165 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 9°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Gatlinburg Precipitation page.