Fall
Probably one of the most visited times of the year in
Gatlinburg TN. For the most part September is still shorts
weather (although you might need a long sleeve shirt for some cold
nights) and a lot less crowded after the summer rush slows.
During this time, most of the
Gatlinburg attractions are
still open, so this is a great time to enjoy some of what Gatlinburg
has to offer. Then, at the beginning of October (could vary a week
or so), nature starts to paint a picture so magnificent that
everyone needs to witness this change once in their life. The
colors are usually at peak in the third week of October and stay
beautiful though about mid November. By mid November, there is a
slight chance that you will see some light snow at some of the
higher elevations. Mt. Leconte being one of them.
Another very busy time in fall is later in November at Thanksgiving.
This time of year is always busy, but there is a slight chance that
fall foliage will still be visible.
Winter
Despite popular belief, Gatlinburg TN is not covered in 2
feet of snow all winter long. You do not have to stay in you
Gatlinburg cabins all winter.
You can venture out into the streets of Gatlinburg. Seriously,
all joke aside, Gatlinburg is placed in a valley and from December
to February there is a possibility of snow. The higher
elevation might see a lot snow such as Mt. Leconte, Newfound Gap and
Ober Gatlinburg. From December to January, the average high is
50 degrees and the average low is 22. This tend to be lower in
the higher elevations.
Spring
If you come to Gatlinburg TN during the spring month of
March you will still need a jacket at night although there is a good
chance you will be able to wear shorts during the day. The
greening of the trees in Gatlinburg TN and the Smoky Mountains is a
great experience. By this time of the season, most people are
ready for a change in the weather because they are tired of cold
windy nights. The average high for the spring months is
roughly 66 degrees. Although it tend to not get that warm till
April and May. The average low for these months is 37 degrees.
For the most part, it does not dip into the 30's during April.
Summer
The summer months of June, July and August can be very hot
with high humidity. For the most part, Gatlinburg TN tends to get
very hot in July and August. The average high for July and
August is 86 degrees and the average low in Gatlinburg TN 74
degrees. The city of Gatlinburg is at it's busiest and
attractions are plentiful. Between Gatlinburg and the Smoky
Mountains there are so many outdoor activities that you will need to
spend several weeks in Gatlinburg to "do" them all. You visit
one of the many hiking trails on the mountains, you can horseback
ride, bird watch, fish, whitewater raft and so much more.
There are so many things to do in
Gatlinburg Tennessee during all the season's of Gatlinburg.
Strangely, the hardest part is not picking the attractions, it is
picking the season. Once that is done, Gatlinburg takes care
of the rest.
