Great Smoky Mountains National Park vs Mammoth Cave National Park in October

Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Mammoth Cave National Park are nearly tied in October — 87 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is nice, rainy, clean air; Mammoth Cave National Park is warm, rainy, clean air.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park vs Mammoth Cave National ParkOctober climate, side by side

Great Smoky Mountains National ParkMammoth Cave National Park
Comfort score87/100 (A)85/100 (A)
Feels-like high17°C24°C
Avg high / low18° / 8°25° / 10°
Rainfall140 mm88 mm
Rainy days86
Humidity75%68%
Air quality (AQI)3434

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

Great Smoky Mountains National Park vs Mammoth Cave National Park in October — FAQ

Is October better in Great Smoky Mountains National Park or Mammoth Cave National Park?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Mammoth Cave National Park are nearly tied in October — 87 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is nice, rainy, clean air; Mammoth Cave National Park is warm, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Great Smoky Mountains National Park vs Mammoth Cave National Park in October?
In October, Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 140 mm of rain; Mammoth Cave National Park averages 25°C high / 10°C low with about 88 mm.