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The best time to visit Chattanooga

Month-by-month climate averages for Chattanooga, TN, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Chattanooga is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.

Chattanooga is warmest in July (highs near 89°F) and coldest in January (lows around 34°F), with roughly 49 inches of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is February, March, April and May.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Chattanooga forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Chattanooga weather by month

what to expect in Chattanooga through the year

Here is Chattanooga's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Chattanooga by season.

Jan
50°
34°
Cool
Wettest
Feb
60°
40°
Mild
Mar
63°
43°
Mild
Apr
70°
50°
Mild
May
78°
59°
Warm
Jun
86°
65°
Hot
Jul
89°
70°
Hot
Aug
88°
69°
Hot
Sep
83°
64°
Warm
Oct
74°
54°
Warm
Nov
64°
46°
Mild
Dec
53°
37°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Chattanooga?
The most comfortable time to visit Chattanooga is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Chattanooga?
July is the warmest month in Chattanooga, averaging highs near 89°F.
What is the coldest month in Chattanooga?
January is the coldest month in Chattanooga, with lows around 34°F.
When is the rainy season in Chattanooga?
The wettest month in Chattanooga is usually January, out of roughly 49 inches of precipitation across the year.

Chattanooga month by month