SeasonMapGatlinburg weather in November
United States
November in Gatlinburg: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Gatlinburg · #789 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gatlinburg climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 15°C / 58°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Rainfall | 77 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 40°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.8 cm / 0.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gatlinburg in November
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 crowdsFall colour in the Smokies, Winter Magic lights, Thanksgiving break in United States(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 November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Fall colour in the Smokies
25 Sep – 5 Nov · usuallyAutumn colourCrowdedThe high ground above four thousand feet turns first in early October and the valleys follow from mid-October into early November. October is the busiest month in the park, and a drive that normally takes an hour can take three. Source ↗
- 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 November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Gatlinburg?
- November in Gatlinburg: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Gatlinburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Gatlinburg in November?
- In November, Gatlinburg averages a daily high of 14.6°C and a low of 0.7°C, with about 76.8 mm of rain over roughly 7.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gatlinburg in November?
- Gatlinburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in November.
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Similar destinations in North America — November
Within 300 km: Great Smoky Mountains National Park's Fall colour around 1 Oct – 5 Nov, and Atlanta's Fall colour around 25 Oct – 20 Nov.