What is the weather like in Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in April?

In April, Chicago averages 14°C high / 5°C low with about 94 mm of rain; Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages 17°C high / 6°C low with about 162 mm.

Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in April

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the better pick in April — 84 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is cool, soaked, clean air, while Chicago is cool, rainy, clean air.

Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park — April climate, side by side

	Chicago	Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Comfort score	71/100 (B)	84/100 (A)
Feels-like high	11°C	15°C
Avg high / low	14° / 5°	17° / 6°
Rainfall	94 mm	162 mm
Rainy days	10	10
Humidity	71%	71%
Air quality (AQI)	46	40

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

Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in April — FAQ

Is April better in Chicago or Great Smoky Mountains National Park?: Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the better pick in April — 84 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is cool, soaked, clean air, while Chicago is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in April?: In April, Chicago averages 14°C high / 5°C low with about 94 mm of rain; Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages 17°C high / 6°C low with about 162 mm.