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

In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 140 mm.

Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in October

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the better pick in October — 87 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is nice, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.

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

	Chicago	Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	16°C	17°C
Avg high / low	18° / 9°	18° / 8°
Rainfall	117 mm	140 mm
Rainy days	10	8
Humidity	70%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	35	34

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

Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in October — FAQ

Is October better in Chicago or Great Smoky Mountains National Park?: Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the better pick in October — 87 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is nice, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in October?: In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 140 mm.