Is Rain About to Ruin Your Asheville Weekend? Try These Drier Trips — Greenville

Drier outlooks than hanging around Asheville: Greenville (79°F) and Gatlinburg (73°F).

By Travel With YouGee

Today through Sunday

Greenville, South Carolina

°F · Live via Google Weather

Today

90°F/ 66°F

Mostly cloudy

25% chance · 0.01 in

Tue

81°F/ 66°F

Scattered thunderstorms

70% chance · 0.11 in

Wed

68°F/ 58°F

Cloudy

15% chance · 0.00 in

Thu

68°F/ 56°F

Light rain

75% chance · 0.17 in

Fri

76°F/ 53°F

Mostly sunny

15% chance · 0.00 in

Sat

78°F/ 52°F

Sunny

0% chance ·

Sun

80°F/ 51°F

Partly sunny

5% chance ·

What destinations match this weather decision this weekend?

Weekend highs and rain totals below are the evidence — not vibes.

The question

What destinations match this weather decision this weekend?

Where to go

1. Greenville, South Carolina

Rank 1 isn’t a trophy — it’s a forecast fit. Greenville (South Carolina) lands near 79°F with a dry outlook with little to no rain, which is exactly the band people want for trail-friendly highs.

Call it a hidden gem or a familiar favorite — either way, the point is the outlook. Travelers trying to find your perfect weather for 2026-09-26 – 2026-09-27 should shortlist Greenville before the hotter or wetter options crowd the tab.

Use it as a concrete recommendation: fly or drive for hiking weather, keep an eye on updates, and treat 79°F as your planning anchor — not a vague “nice weather somewhere.”

Things to do

  1. Falls Park on the Reedy (4.9): Park
  2. Greenville Zoo (4.3): Zoo
  3. Frankie's of Greenville (4.4): Amusement center

2. Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Gatlinburg in Tennessee is one of the clearer matches for hiking weather on this weekend’s board — a 73°F high and 49°F low with only light rain on the books (~0.07 in).

This is the kind of mountains stop you discover when you stop browsing generic guides and start asking for weather-perfect weekends. You can actually plan a trip around outdoor time here without pretending the sky will cooperate out of kindness.

If you’re comparing two or three towns, weigh Gatlinburg’s 73°F high against how you actually want to feel outside — then lock the plan once it feels like weather you’ll love.

Things to do

  1. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (4.9): Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area.
  2. Anakeesta (4.2): Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun.
  3. Gatlinburg SkyPark (4.6): Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains.

3. Adirondacks, New York

63°F high · 0.05" rain · ~746 mi

Backup plan

Have a Plan B before you drive: indoor museums, coffee, or a neighborhood walk under cover beats canceling the whole weekend.

Weekend comparison

DestinationHighRainMatchTravel
Greenville, South Carolina79°F0.00"93%~53 mi drive
Gatlinburg, Tennessee73°F0.07"99%~54 mi drive
Adirondacks, New York63°F0.05"99%~746 mi

Before you leave

Before you leave1
  • Evening temperatures can drop from about 79°F to 50°F after sunset — pack a layer.
Before you leave6
  • Check the destination weather window
  • Download airline app
  • Download offline maps
  • Confirm reservations (hotel, cars, tours)
  • Review airline baggage rules
  • Share itinerary with a trusted contact

FAQ — trip planning around weather

What destinations match this weather decision this weekend?

Based on this weekend’s forecasts, Greenville (79°F high, 0.00" rain) ranks near the top for this decision — see the comparison table for the full shortlist.

How can I plan a trip based on weather?

Start with the forecast you want, shortlist places that match, then build the itinerary. That’s what YouGee does interactively — this guide is a snapshot of one decision.

What are the best vacation planning websites for weather?

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Updated September 21, 2026. Not a substitute for local advisories.

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