Best time to visit Knoxville, TN

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

The most comfortable travel window in Knoxville runs from August through October — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Wet
High
47.9°F
Low
26.4°F
Precip
5.23 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 49m

February Wet
High
52.5°F
Low
29.3°F
Precip
5.12 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 41m

March Wet
High
61.3°F
Low
35.7°F
Precip
5.28 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Wet
High
70.8°F
Low
43.8°F
Precip
5.25 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 55m

May Good
High
78.5°F
Low
53.8°F
Precip
4.53 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 54m

June Good
High
85.5°F
Low
62.0°F
Precip
3.96 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 24m

July Wet
High
88.3°F
Low
66.2°F
Precip
5.82 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 13m

August Good
High
87.9°F
Low
64.8°F
Precip
3.42 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 22m

September Good
High
82.9°F
Low
58.6°F
Precip
4.13 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Good
High
72.3°F
Low
45.7°F
Precip
3.05 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 4m

November Cool
High
60.6°F
Low
34.7°F
Precip
4.10 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 3m

December Wet
High
51.1°F
Low
29.7°F
Precip
5.91 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 34m

Looking for similar climates? See Knoxville's climate twins. Or jump straight to the full climate profile.