What is the weather like in Atlanta vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in October?

In October, Atlanta averages 24°C high / 14°C low with about 85 mm of rain; Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 140 mm.

Atlanta vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in October

Atlanta is the better pick in October — 91 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Atlanta is warm, rainy, clean air, while Great Smoky Mountains National Park is nice, rainy, clean air.

Atlanta vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park — October climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Atlanta	🇺🇸 Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Comfort score	91/100 (S)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	24°C	17°C
Avg high / low	24° / 14°	18° / 8°
Rainfall	85 mm	140 mm
Rainy days	5	8
Humidity	69%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	44	34

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Atlanta vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in October — FAQ

Is October better in Atlanta or Great Smoky Mountains National Park?: Atlanta is the better pick in October — 91 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Atlanta is warm, rainy, clean air, while Great Smoky Mountains National Park is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Atlanta vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in October?: In October, Atlanta averages 24°C high / 14°C low with about 85 mm of rain; Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 140 mm.