SeasonMapGatlinburg weather in July
United States
July in Gatlinburg: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 14 rainy days.
#7 of 12 months in Gatlinburg · #879 of 1383 destinations to visit in July · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gatlinburg climate normals — July
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Rainfall | 167 mm / 6.6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 48 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gatlinburg in July
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.
Peak crowdsFourth of July Midnight Parade, Summer break in United States, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(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).
Fair 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 July
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Fourth of July Midnight Parade
3–4 JulNational holidayCrowdedClosuresThe parade steps off on the Parkway at the stroke of midnight as the fourth begins, which is the town's claim to the first Independence Day parade in the country. The raft regatta and the fireworks fill the rest of the day. 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 July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Gatlinburg?
- July in Gatlinburg: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 14 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Gatlinburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Gatlinburg in July?
- In July, Gatlinburg averages a daily high of 28.8°C and a low of 17.5°C, with about 166.8 mm of rain over roughly 13.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gatlinburg in July?
- Gatlinburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in July.
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Similar destinations in North America — July
Within 300 km: Great Smoky Mountains National Park's Cades Cove vehicle-free Wednesdays around 6 May – 30 Sep, and Mammoth Cave National Park's Green River paddling season around 1 May – 15 Oct.