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Tennessee Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Tennessee, the United States of America in April.

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Thinking about venturing to Tennessee, the United States of America this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Tennessee in April

Tennessee, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. April in Tennessee generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Mountain City at 19°C (66°F) to warm in Savannah at 24°C (75°F). At night it cools down to 9°C (48°F) in Savannah and 5°C (41°F) in Mountain City.

To explore the conditions in Tennessee, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Newport with an average of 94 mm (3.7 in) to high rainfall in Clarksville with 159 mm (6.3 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Gatlinburg enjoys approximately 258 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Tennessee by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tennessee — and find the best time to visit. (based on Gatlinburg)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March16°C (61°F) April21°C (70°F) May24°C (75°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September26°C (79°F) October20°C (68°F) November15°C (59°F) December11°C (52°F)
Best Time to Visit Tennessee →

Best Places to Visit in Tennessee in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Tennessee.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Tennessee

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Tennessee, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Tennessee (April)

Precipitation variation in Tennessee (April)

Gatlinburg

In April Gatlinburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
258 hours
289 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Gatlinburg →

Pigeon Forge

In April Pigeon Forge generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
258 hours
289 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Pigeon Forge →

Sevierville

In April Sevierville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
258 hours
289 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Sevierville →

Memphis

In April Memphis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
256 hours
304 hours
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Memphis →

Jackson

In April Jackson generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
142 mm (5.6 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Jackson →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Tennessee in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gatlinburg 21°C (70°F) 5°C (41°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Pigeon Forge 22°C (72°F) 7°C (45°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Sevierville 22°C (72°F) 8°C (46°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Memphis 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)
Jackson 23°C (73°F) 9°C (48°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Germantown 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)

Tennessee weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tennessee, the United States of America in April?

In April, Tennessee, the United States of America generally has pleasant weather conditions. Gatlinburg sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in Tennessee, the United States of America in April?

In Gatlinburg, the average daytime high in April is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

Does Tennessee, the United States of America get a lot of rain in April?

Yes, April tends to be a wetter month in Tennessee, the United States of America. Average rainfall in Gatlinburg sits around 115 mm (4.5 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Tennessee, the United States of America?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Gatlinburg, April might be a good time to visit Tennessee, the United States of America. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, October provides perfect weather in Gatlinburg. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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