Great Smoky Mountains National Park in March
In March, Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages a high of 59°F and a low of 35°F, with 5.6 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 1.3 inches of snowfall. About 866,000 people visit, the 9th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 11 hours 51 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 59° / 35°F
- Precipitation
- 5.6in
- Snow
- 1.3in
- Daylight
- 11h 51m
- Visitors
- 866,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
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 March high of 41°F and a low of 24°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 March
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area | 64° / 42° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park | 65° / 40° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Blue Ridge Parkway | 53° / 31° | Moderate | Cool |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 62° / 40° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Congaree National Park | 69° / 43° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Great Smoky Mountains National Park on nps.gov
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