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Tennessee Weather in October

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Tennessee, the United States of America in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Tennessee in October

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Mountain City at 18°C (64°F) to warm in Memphis at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Memphis 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 October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mountain City with an average of 71 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Columbia with 121 mm (4.8 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in October. Gatlinburg typically receives 215 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Tennessee in October

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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Tennessee, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Tennessee (October)

Precipitation variation in Tennessee (October)

Gatlinburg

In October Gatlinburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
215 hours
153 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Gatlinburg →

Pigeon Forge

In October Pigeon Forge generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
21°C (70°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
215 hours
153 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Pigeon Forge →

Sevierville

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

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
22°C (72°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
215 hours
153 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Sevierville →

Memphis

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

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
244 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Memphis →

Jackson

In October 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.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
23°C (73°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
102 mm (4 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Jackson →

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

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gatlinburg 20°C (68°F) 6°C (43°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Pigeon Forge 21°C (70°F) 8°C (46°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Sevierville 22°C (72°F) 8°C (46°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Memphis 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Jackson 23°C (73°F) 9°C (48°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Germantown 23°C (73°F) 10°C (50°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)

Tennessee weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Tennessee, the United States of America in October. The popular destination of Gatlinburg averages 20°C (68°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Gatlinburg peak at roughly 20°C (68°F) in October, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Tennessee, the United States of America during October, with Gatlinburg averaging close to 98 mm (3.9 in).

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

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Tennessee, the United States of America with overall perfect weather in Gatlinburg. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in October offering mostly perfect weather in Gatlinburg. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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