Best Time to Visit Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Knoxville.
Knoxville does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 25.4°C / 77.7°F) and driest (October, 72 mm / 2.8 in) months. The drier stretch runs through April and August–November and January–February; the wetter half falls in March and May–July and December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 2.7°C / 36.9°F in January to 25.4°C / 77.7°F in July, with rainfall from 72 mm / 2.8 in (October) to 123 mm / 4.8 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Knoxville's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 24.8°C76.6°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| September | 21.5°C70.7°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| June | 23.4°C74.1°F | 103 mm4.1″ | — |
No month at Knoxville matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Knoxville?
Knoxville doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on October (driest, ~72 mm / 2.8 in) and July (warmest, 25.4°C / 77.7°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from United States of America's national average.
When is the rainy season in Knoxville?
The rainy season at Knoxville, Tennessee runs through March and May–July and December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 101 mm / 4 in. The wettest single month is March (123 mm / 4.8 in).
What is the driest month in Knoxville?
The driest month in Knoxville is October, averaging about 72 mm / 2.8 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 15.1°C / 59.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Knoxville?
The least comfortable months for travel to Knoxville — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, May, July, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 123 mm / 4.8 in in March, and the coldest month averages 2.7°C / 36.9°F.
Is Knoxville climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Knoxville figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Knoxville specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.