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

In October, Austin averages 29°C high / 17°C low with about 91 mm of rain; Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 140 mm.

Austin vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in October

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the better pick in October — 87 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is nice, rainy, clean air, while Austin is hot, rainy, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Austin	🇺🇸 Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Comfort score	81/100 (A)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	29°C	17°C
Avg high / low	29° / 17°	18° / 8°
Rainfall	91 mm	140 mm
Rainy days	6	8
Humidity	62%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	38	34

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

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Austin vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in October — FAQ

Is October better in Austin or Great Smoky Mountains National Park?: Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the better pick in October — 87 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is nice, rainy, clean air, while Austin is hot, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Austin vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in October?: In October, Austin averages 29°C high / 17°C low with about 91 mm of rain; Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 140 mm.