Best time to visit Franklin, TN

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Franklin runs from September through October — 2 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
49.1°F
Low
28.6°F
Precip
4.25 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 49m

February Cool
High
53.4°F
Low
31.1°F
Precip
4.76 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 41m

March Wet
High
62.2°F
Low
37.8°F
Precip
5.16 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Wet
High
71.9°F
Low
46.2°F
Precip
5.16 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 12h 55m

May Wet
High
79.5°F
Low
55.4°F
Precip
5.39 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 13h 54m

June Good
High
87.3°F
Low
64.3°F
Precip
4.39 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 24m

July Hot
High
90.8°F
Low
68.5°F
Precip
4.57 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 14h 13m

August Hot
High
90.2°F
Low
66.9°F
Precip
3.61 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 22m

September Good
High
84.8°F
Low
59.8°F
Precip
4.00 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Good
High
73.8°F
Low
47.2°F
Precip
3.47 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 4m

November Cool
High
61.6°F
Low
37.1°F
Precip
3.83 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 3m

December Wet
High
52.5°F
Low
31.8°F
Precip
5.20 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 9h 34m

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