What is the weather like in Chicago vs Gatlinburg in October?

In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Gatlinburg averages 20°C high / 7°C low with about 83 mm.

Chicago vs Gatlinburg in October

Gatlinburg is the better pick in October — 83 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gatlinburg is nice, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.

Chicago vs Gatlinburg — October climate, side by side

	Chicago	Gatlinburg
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	83/100 (A)
Feels-like high	16°C	20°C
Avg high / low	18° / 9°	20° / 7°
Rainfall	117 mm	83 mm
Rainy days	10	8
Humidity	70%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	35	34

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

Chicago vs Gatlinburg in October — FAQ

Is October better in Chicago or Gatlinburg?: Gatlinburg is the better pick in October — 83 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gatlinburg is nice, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Gatlinburg in October?: In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Gatlinburg averages 20°C high / 7°C low with about 83 mm.