Franklin weather
At 7:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 19°C (66°F). Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 4.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Franklin sits 199 m (653 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Franklin, Tennessee, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 19%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 4.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Franklin weather
Is it raining in Franklin right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 19° right now. Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 4.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Franklin this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 15–26° and lows of 11–18°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Franklin lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Franklin?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Franklin weather by month
When is the best time to visit Franklin?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Franklin is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 7°C (45°F) in January to 32°C (89°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Franklin?
February is the wettest month, with about 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 92 mm (3.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Franklin?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (89°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 7°C (45°F) and lows of -2°C (28°F).
Does Franklin have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is February at about 129 mm (5.1 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months