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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 March, April, May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.

Chattanooga is warmest in July (highs near 88°F) and coldest in January (lows around 31°F), with roughly 52 inches of precipitation across the year and December the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is March, April, May and October. Expect overnight frost in January.

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, 1991-2020 averages

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
47°
31°
Cool
Feb
54°
34°
Cool
Mar
61°
41°
Mild
Apr
69°
49°
Mild
May
77°
58°
Warm
Jun
86°
65°
Hot
Jul
88°
69°
Hot
Aug
87°
68°
Hot
Sep
81°
62°
Warm
Oct
72°
52°
Warm
Nov
59°
41°
Mild
Dec
51°
35°
Cool
Wettest

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Chattanooga?
The most comfortable time to visit Chattanooga is usually March, April, May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Chattanooga?
July is the warmest month in Chattanooga, averaging highs near 88°F.
What is the coldest month in Chattanooga?
January is the coldest month in Chattanooga, with lows around 31°F. Overnight frost is likely in January.
When is the rainy season in Chattanooga?
The wettest month in Chattanooga is usually December, out of roughly 52 inches of precipitation across the year.

Chattanooga month by month