Great Smoky Mountains National Park in July
In July, Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages a high of 83°F and a low of 63°F, with 6.3 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 1,477,000 people visit, the 2nd busiest of 12 (very busy). Days are 14 hours 21 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 83° / 63°F
- Precipitation
- 6.3in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 14h 21m
- Visitors
- 1,477,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: September (busy), October (very busy) and November (busy).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Mt Leconte, TN at 6,493 ft averages a July high of 66°F and a low of 50°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Gatlinburg 2 SW, TN, 5 miles from the park's center, 1,454 ft. Second station higher up: Mt Leconte, TN, 6,493 ft, 3.9 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in July
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area | 89° / 70° | Very busy | Hot |
| Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park | 84° / 68° | Very busy | Hot |
| Blue Ridge Parkway | 84° / 62° | Very busy | Hot |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 91° / 68° | Very busy | Very hot |
| Congaree National Park | 91° / 71° | Busy | Very hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Great Smoky Mountains National Park on nps.gov
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