Gatlinburg: Best Time to Visit, Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct | Trailwind

Legendary trekGatlinburg, Tennessee, United StatesBest time to visit Gatlinburg: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct. The doorstep to the Great Smokies, where the ridgelines really do smoke after rain.

Best time: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct

In season: ~24°C high

Climate: 1–31°C

Nearest airport: TYS

Currency: USD

Language: English

Timezone: UTC-05:00

Best time to visitTwo separate windows work best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.The routeNearest airport is TYS.Pairs well with

Chimney Tops, 6 mi away

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 9 mi away

Asheville, 54 mi away

Blue Ridge Parkway, 60 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit Gatlinburg?The best time to visit Gatlinburg is Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States.Where is Gatlinburg?Gatlinburg is in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States. The nearest major airport is TYS.What is Gatlinburg known for?The doorstep to the Great Smokies, where the ridgelines really do smoke after rain.Keep exploring

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