SeasonMapGatlinburg weather in March
United States
March in Gatlinburg: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Gatlinburg · #781 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gatlinburg climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 17°C / 62°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Rainfall | 128 mm / 5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 67% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 2.3 cm / 0.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gatlinburg in March
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.
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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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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 March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Gatlinburg?
- March in Gatlinburg: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Gatlinburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in Gatlinburg in March?
- In March, Gatlinburg averages a daily high of 16.9°C and a low of 5.7°C, with about 128.1 mm of rain over roughly 12 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gatlinburg in March?
- Gatlinburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in March.
- Does it snow in Gatlinburg in March?
- Gatlinburg sees roughly 2.3 cm of snowfall in March.
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Similar destinations in North America — March
Within 300 km: Great Smoky Mountains National Park's Spring wildflowers around 25 Mar – 10 May, and Mammoth Cave National Park's Cave tours by ticket only on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.