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

Knoxville is warmest in July (highs near 89°F) and coldest in January (lows around 32°F), with roughly 40 inches of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is March, April, May and October.

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

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
49°
32°
Cool
Wettest
Feb
58°
38°
Mild
Mar
62°
41°
Mild
Apr
70°
48°
Mild
May
78°
58°
Warm
Jun
85°
64°
Hot
Jul
89°
70°
Hot
Aug
87°
67°
Hot
Sep
83°
63°
Warm
Oct
73°
51°
Warm
Nov
63°
44°
Mild
Dec
52°
35°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Knoxville?
The most comfortable time to visit Knoxville is usually March, April, May and October, 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 Knoxville?
July is the warmest month in Knoxville, averaging highs near 89°F.
What is the coldest month in Knoxville?
January is the coldest month in Knoxville, with lows around 32°F.
When is the rainy season in Knoxville?
The wettest month in Knoxville is usually January, out of roughly 40 inches of precipitation across the year.

Knoxville month by month