SeasonMapGatlinburg weather in February
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February in Gatlinburg: cool, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 14 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Gatlinburg · #1043 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 61/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gatlinburg climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 13°C / 55°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Rainfall | 153 mm / 6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 6.8 cm / 2.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gatlinburg in February
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.
BusyWinter Magic lights(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
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).
Toughest weatherGatlinburg's best weather comes in May, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Gatlinburg in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Winter Magic lights
5 Nov – 15 Feb · usuallyChristmas & New YearCrowdedThe Parkway is strung with LED displays and three-dimensional snow people from early November until the middle of February, so the lights outlast Christmas by six weeks. January is the cheap month to see them. Source ↗
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 February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Gatlinburg?
- February in Gatlinburg: cool, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 14 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Gatlinburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (61/100).
- What is the weather like in Gatlinburg in February?
- In February, Gatlinburg averages a daily high of 12.9°C and a low of 3°C, with about 152.8 mm of rain over roughly 14 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gatlinburg in February?
- Gatlinburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in February.
- Does it snow in Gatlinburg in February?
- Gatlinburg sees roughly 6.8 cm of snowfall in February.
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Similar destinations in North America — February
Within 300 km: Great Smoky Mountains National Park's Parking tag required on 1 Jan – 31 Dec, and Mammoth Cave National Park's Cave tours by ticket only on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.