Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in March

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the better pick in March — 75 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is cool, soaked, clean air, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National ParkMarch climate, side by side

ChicagoGreat Smoky Mountains National Park
Comfort score64/100 (C)75/100 (B)
Feels-like high6°C11°C
Avg high / low10° / 1°13° / 2°
Rainfall74 mm170 mm
Rainy days911
Humidity71%69%
Air quality (AQI)4743

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

Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in March — FAQ

Is March better in Chicago or Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the better pick in March — 75 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is cool, soaked, clean air, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in March?
In March, Chicago averages 10°C high / 1°C low with about 74 mm of rain; Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 170 mm.