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Weather in January in Tennessee

Considering a trip to Tennessee this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Tennessee in January?

Tennessee is a region in the United States of America. January in Tennessee generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C in Mountain City to 10°C in Savannah. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Savannah and -5°C in Mountain City. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Mountain City with an average of 87 mm to high snow/rainfall in Athens with 139 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 134 hours of sunlight anticipated in Gatlinburg. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Tennessee, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Tennessee's yearly weather, check out our Tennessee climate page.

Where to go in Tennessee in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Tennessee on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Tennessee?

Gatlinburg

In January Gatlinburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Gatlinburg
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
-1°C 
125 hours 
135 mm 
16 days 
poor 
8°C 
-4°C 
134 hours 
126 mm 
15 days 
poor 
9°C 
-3°C 
147 hours 
85 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Gatlinburg

Pigeon Forge

In January Pigeon Forge generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Pigeon Forge
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
0°C 
125 hours 
133 mm 
15 days 
poor 
8°C 
-3°C 
134 hours 
122 mm 
14 days 
poor 
10°C 
-2°C 
147 hours 
83 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Pigeon Forge

Sevierville

In January Sevierville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Sevierville
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
12°C 
0°C 
125 hours 
138 mm 
14 days 
poor 
9°C 
-3°C 
134 hours 
118 mm 
13 days 
poor 
10°C 
-2°C 
147 hours 
83 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Sevierville

Memphis

In January Memphis generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Memphis
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
12°C 
3°C 
152 hours 
135 mm 
12 days 
poor 
10°C 
-0°C 
165 hours 
109 mm 
10 days 
poor 
11°C 
1°C 
177 hours 
95 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Memphis

Jackson

In January Jackson generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Jackson
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
1°C 
132 mm 
13 days 
poor 
9°C 
-2°C 
108 mm 
10 days 
poor 
10°C 
-1°C 
93 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Jackson

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tennessee, in the United States of America.

Is January the best time to visit Tennessee?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Tennessee with often poor weather in Gatlinburg.

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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