SeasonMapGatlinburg weather in October
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October in Gatlinburg: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Gatlinburg · #293 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gatlinburg climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 22°C / 71°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Rainfall | 92 mm / 3.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gatlinburg in October
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.
BusyFall colour in the Smokies(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).
Best weatherGatlinburg's best weather comes in May, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
October includes Fall colour in the Smokies.
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What's on in Gatlinburg in October
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 ↗
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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Gatlinburg?
- October in Gatlinburg: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Gatlinburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Gatlinburg in October?
- In October, Gatlinburg averages a daily high of 21.8°C and a low of 11.1°C, with about 91.6 mm of rain over roughly 10.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gatlinburg in October?
- Gatlinburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in October.
Other months in Gatlinburg
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Similar destinations in North America — October
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.