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

Interested in knowing the climate of Gatlinburg in October? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Gatlinburg is usually perfect in October, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Gatlinburg in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 11 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 215 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a prime time 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 October

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

Data from: Knoxville, the United States of America (46 KM, 28 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 Gatlinburg, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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