Gatlinburg Weather Forecast
Gatlinburg weather: 57°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Gatlinburg?
No - rain is unlikely in Gatlinburg today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,9 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sun.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (0,9 in against a typical 0,6 in).
16-day forecast for Gatlinburg
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 45° | 1% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 52° | 0% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 54° | 0% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 50° | 0% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 53° | 0% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 60° | 29% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌧️ Rain | 62° / 58° | 46% · 0,9 in | 5 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 58° | 16% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 56° | 18% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light rain | 71° / 60° | 20% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 61° / 46° | 14% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 47° / 36° | 32% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 46° / 30° | 28% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 52° / 29° | 18% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 39° | 23% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌦️ Light rain | 52° / 44° | 23% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 1 |
What this means for Gatlinburg
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 69°F is in line with the 71°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 72°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 64°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Gatlinburg?
Gatlinburg is a city in Tennessee. Its coordinates are 35.7143, -83.5102. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Gatlinburg right now?
It is currently 57°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 65% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Gatlinburg?
June, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Gatlinburg, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Gatlinburg in?
Gatlinburg observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 1:49 AM.
How many people live in Gatlinburg?
Gatlinburg has a population of approximately 3.900.
What is the nearest airport to Gatlinburg?
The closest airports are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 152 mi away and Nashville International Airport (BNA), 179 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Gatlinburg?
Popular options include Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Chimney Rock State Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Grayson Highlands State Park, Mammoth Cave National Park and Congaree National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 27, 2026 at 1:49 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
