Tennessee weather in October
Planning a getaway to Tennessee this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Tennessee in October?
Tennessee 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.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Mountain City at 18°C to warm in Memphis at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Memphis and 5°C in Mountain City.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mountain City with an average of 71 mm to high rainfall in Clarksville with 117 mm. The city Gatlinburg usually sees around 215 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Tennessee for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Tennessee climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Tennessee?
Gatlinburg
In October Gatlinburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Pigeon Forge
In October Pigeon Forge generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sevierville
In October Sevierville generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Memphis
In October Memphis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Jackson
In October Jackson generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tennessee, in the United States of America.
Is October the best time to visit Tennessee?
We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Tennessee 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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