Temperature
Pleasant by day, cold at night.
66°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Great Smoky Mountains
United States · North America
Mild days with cool nights and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
66°F
Lows around 46°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
8.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 7 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
23%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
8.6 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryOctober Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 60° and nights feel near 46°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
53%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in October.
5 mphOctober Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 65°F, easing to about 58°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning53°F
Rain14%
Cloud51%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday63°F
Rain17%
Cloud49%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon65°F
Rain16%
Cloud51%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening58°F
Rain12%
Cloud45%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 29 | 5.0 | 12 | 6.8 | 69 |
| Feb | 54 | 35 | 4.6 | 12 | 7.3 | 69 |
| Mar | 61 | 40 | 4.5 | 10 | 8.4 | 66 |
| Apr | 67 | 46 | 4.1 | 11 | 10.0 | 67 |
| May | 71 | 54 | 5.1 | 16 | 10.8 | 76 |
| Jun | 78 | 61 | 4.1 | 15 | 11.5 | 78 |
| Jul | 80 | 65 | 6.0 | 21 | 11.4 | 81 |
| Aug | 78 | 63 | 5.8 | 17 | 11.2 | 82 |
| Sep | 73 | 57 | 5.6 | 13 | 9.6 | 81 |
| Oct | 66 | 46 | 2.0 | 7 | 8.6 | 77 |
| Nov | 57 | 38 | 2.1 | 9 | 7.4 | 72 |
| Dec | 51 | 34 | 3.3 | 10 | 6.3 | 72 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology