Best time to visit Rutherford, TN

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

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

January Cool
High
45.9°F
Low
26.5°F
Precip
4.18 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 48m

February Cool
High
50.8°F
Low
30.3°F
Precip
4.74 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 41m

March Wet
High
59.5°F
Low
37.8°F
Precip
5.32 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Wet
High
70.2°F
Low
47.3°F
Precip
5.29 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 56m

May Wet
High
78.8°F
Low
57.8°F
Precip
5.66 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 55m

June Good
High
86.5°F
Low
66.2°F
Precip
4.30 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 25m

July Hot
High
89.8°F
Low
69.7°F
Precip
4.24 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 14m

August Hot
High
89.5°F
Low
67.4°F
Precip
3.45 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 23m

September Good
High
83.4°F
Low
59.6°F
Precip
3.77 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Good
High
72.4°F
Low
47.1°F
Precip
3.98 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 3m

November Cool
High
59.6°F
Low
37.4°F
Precip
4.48 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 3m

December Wet
High
49.3°F
Low
30.2°F
Precip
5.31 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 33m

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