Great Smoky Mountains National Park vs Lassen Volcanic National Park in October

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the better pick in October — 87 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is nice, rainy, clean air, while Lassen Volcanic National Park is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park vs Lassen Volcanic National ParkOctober climate, side by side

Great Smoky Mountains National ParkLassen Volcanic National Park
Comfort score87/100 (A)80/100 (A)
Feels-like high17°C10°C
Avg high / low18° / 8°14° / 3°
Rainfall140 mm60 mm
Rainy days86
Humidity75%56%
Air quality (AQI)3436

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

Great Smoky Mountains National Park vs Lassen Volcanic National Park in October — FAQ

Is October better in Great Smoky Mountains National Park or Lassen Volcanic National Park?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the better pick in October — 87 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is nice, rainy, clean air, while Lassen Volcanic National Park is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Great Smoky Mountains National Park vs Lassen Volcanic National Park in October?
In October, Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 140 mm of rain; Lassen Volcanic National Park averages 14°C high / 3°C low with about 60 mm.