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Gatlinburg weather in December (Tennessee, United States of America)

Looking to travel to Gatlinburg in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Gatlinburg generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 11°C. But by evening, they drop to around -1°C.

Gatlinburg in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 125 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Gatlinburg. October typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gatlinburg climate page with graphs.

 

Gatlinburg, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 135 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
SunshineSunshine 125 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 40% *  
* Data from: Knoxville, the United States of America (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

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

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 December.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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