Best time to visit Oak Ridge, TN

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

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

January Wet
High
46.6°F
Low
29.2°F
Precip
5.50 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 49m

February Wet
High
51.4°F
Low
32.1°F
Precip
5.93 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 41m

March Wet
High
60.7°F
Low
38.7°F
Precip
5.55 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Wet
High
70.4°F
Low
46.8°F
Precip
5.58 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 55m

May Good
High
77.7°F
Low
56.1°F
Precip
4.50 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 54m

June Good
High
84.0°F
Low
64.1°F
Precip
4.76 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 24m

July Wet
High
87.0°F
Low
68.1°F
Precip
5.90 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 13m

August Good
High
86.6°F
Low
67.0°F
Precip
3.72 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 22m

September Good
High
81.0°F
Low
60.6°F
Precip
4.13 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Good
High
71.0°F
Low
48.4°F
Precip
3.29 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 4m

November Wet
High
58.9°F
Low
37.3°F
Precip
5.00 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 3m

December Wet
High
49.3°F
Low
32.4°F
Precip
5.84 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 34m

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