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Gatlinburg in January

An off month — score 48 of 100

Typical January days in Gatlinburg reach about 47°F with nights near 27°F; about 2 inches of snow falls in a typical month.

What to pack for Gatlinburg in January

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 27°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 January, so plan an indoor anchor each day.
• Warm, waterproof boots for slush and snow days.

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January 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.