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The best time to visit Knoxville

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

Short answer

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

Knoxville is warmest in July (highs near 88°F) and coldest in January (lows around 29°F), with roughly 50 inches of precipitation across the year and February the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April, May and October. Expect overnight frost in January.

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

Knoxville weather by month

what to expect in Knoxville through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Knoxville'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 Knoxville by season.

Jan
46°
29°
Cool
Feb
52°
32°
Cool
Wettest
Mar
59°
38°
Mild
Apr
69°
47°
Mild
May
78°
58°
Warm
Jun
85°
64°
Hot
Jul
88°
69°
Hot
Aug
87°
67°
Hot
Sep
81°
61°
Warm
Oct
71°
49°
Mild
Nov
59°
40°
Mild
Dec
49°
32°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Knoxville?
The most comfortable time to visit Knoxville is usually April, May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest February rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Knoxville?
July is the warmest month in Knoxville, averaging highs near 88°F.
What is the coldest month in Knoxville?
January is the coldest month in Knoxville, with lows around 29°F. Overnight frost is likely in January.
When is the rainy season in Knoxville?
The wettest month in Knoxville is usually February, out of roughly 50 inches of precipitation across the year.

Knoxville month by month