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Gatlinburg in December

A shoulder month — score 55 of 100

Typical December days in Gatlinburg reach about 50°F with nights near 29°F; rain is frequent — about 15 days see some rain, usually in showers.

What to pack for Gatlinburg in December

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 29°F.
• Layers — afternoons run about 20° warmer than mornings.
• A waterproof shell and shoes you can soak — rain falls on about 15 days in a typical December, so plan an indoor anchor each day.
• Warm, waterproof boots for slush and snow days.

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December vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Gatlinburg

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.