Knoxville weather
At 7:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 18°C (65°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 AM (1.6 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Knoxville sits 276 m (906 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 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 AM (1.6 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Knoxville weather
Is it raining in Knoxville right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 18° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 AM (1.6 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Knoxville this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 17–25° and lows of 10–16°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Knoxville lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Knoxville?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Knoxville weather by month
When is the best time to visit Knoxville?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Knoxville 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 31°C (87°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Knoxville?
July is the wettest month, with about 140 mm (5.5 in) of rain on average. October is the driest, with about 83 mm (3.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Knoxville?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 7°C (45°F) and lows of -2°C (28°F).
Does Knoxville have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 140 mm (5.5 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