Knoxville weather in October (Tennessee, United States of America)

What's the typical weather in Knoxville for October? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Knoxville is usually perfect in October, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 21°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 9°C.

Precipitation

Knoxville in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month, where the risk of rain is low. It's a great time for outdoor events and activities without the threat of wet weather. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 9 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 215 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Knoxville climate page with graphs.

 

Knoxville, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 73%  

Sunshine 215 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 62%  

Where to go in the United States of America in October

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Knoxville, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Knoxville.

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