National Park · TN, NC
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains is quietest in January and February and busiest in October.
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Pick a month to visit Great Smoky Mountains
This week
7-day forecast
| Day | Conditions | High | Low | Precip chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 10 | Rain | 80°F | 68°F | 37% |
| Sat 11 | Rain | 77°F | 68°F | 62% |
| Sun 12 | Heavy showers | 74°F | 64°F | 73% |
| Mon 13 | Light rain | 65°F | 63°F | 66% |
| Tue 14 | Drizzle | 76°F | 62°F | 15% |
| Wed 15 | Light drizzle | 82°F | 63°F | 15% |
| Thu 16 | Thunderstorm | 79°F | 66°F | 22% |
Forecast data by Open-Meteo
Source: Open-Meteo
Weather
Monthly climate normals
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F | 28°F | 4.9" |
| February | 54°F | 30°F | 4.9" |
| March | 61°F | 36°F | 5.4" |
| April | 70°F | 43°F | 4.3" |
| May | 76°F | 52°F | 4.7" |
| June | 82°F | 60°F | 5.4" |
| July | 85°F | 64°F | 5.6" |
| August | 85°F | 63°F | 4.9" |
| September | 80°F | 57°F | 3.6" |
| October | 71°F | 45°F | 3.1" |
| November | 61°F | 37°F | 4.2" |
| December | 52°F | 30°F | 4.9" |
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Gatlinburg
Know before you go
Fees & hours
- Entrance fee
- Free — No entrance fee; parking tag required ($5/day, $15/week, $40/year)
- Hours
- Open 24 hours year-round; some secondary roads close seasonally
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Information
Most visitors need a parking tag
All vehicles parking for longer than 15 minutes require a parking tag. Three tag durations are available for purchase for all vehicle sizes and types: Daily ($5), Weekly ($15), or Annual ($40).
Details on nps.gov → - Park Closure
Straight Fork and the one-way section of Balsam Mountain Road closed.
Straight Fork and the one-way section of Balsam Mountain Road (Heintooga Round-Bottom Road) are closed.
Details on nps.gov → - Information
Cades Cove Loop Road is closed to motor vehicles every Wednesday
Cades Cove Loop Road is closed to motor vehicles every Wednesday through September 30. This allows pedestrians and cyclists to enjoy the cove without the presence of vehicles on the roadway.
Details on nps.gov → - Park Closure
Park Headquarters Road is closed
Park Headquarters Road is closed due to rehabilitation work on the Sugarlands water and wastewater systems.
Source: NPS Data API