SeasonMapGatlinburg weather in April
United States
April in Gatlinburg: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Gatlinburg · #409 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gatlinburg climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 20°C / 69°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Rainfall | 118 mm / 4.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.1 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.6 cm / 0.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gatlinburg in April
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
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Best months for Gatlinburg's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherGatlinburg's best weather comes in May, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Gatlinburg — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Gatlinburg in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Gatlinburg?
- April in Gatlinburg: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Gatlinburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Gatlinburg in April?
- In April, Gatlinburg averages a daily high of 20.4°C and a low of 8.4°C, with about 118.3 mm of rain over roughly 12.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gatlinburg in April?
- Gatlinburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in April.
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Similar destinations in North America — April
Within 300 km: Great Smoky Mountains National Park's Spring wildflowers around 25 Mar – 10 May, and Atlanta's Atlanta Dogwood Festival around 5–20 Apr.