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Tennessee Weather in September

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

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

What to Expect in Tennessee in September

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Mountain City to 30°C (86°F) in Memphis. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Memphis and 12°C (54°F) in Mountain City.

For a closer look at conditions across Tennessee, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Millington with an average of 76 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Athens with 131 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Gatlinburg sees close to 233 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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 September

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

Temperature range in Tennessee (September)

Precipitation variation in Tennessee (September)

Gatlinburg

In September Gatlinburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
233 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Gatlinburg →

Pigeon Forge

In September Pigeon Forge generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
233 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Pigeon Forge →

Sevierville

In September Sevierville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
28°C (82°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
233 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Sevierville →

Memphis

In September Memphis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
30°C (86°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
307 hours
252 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Memphis →

Jackson

In September Jackson generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
29°C (84°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
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 September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gatlinburg 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Pigeon Forge 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Sevierville 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Memphis 30°C (86°F) 19°C (66°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Jackson 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Germantown 30°C (86°F) 17°C (63°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)

Tennessee weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

In September, Tennessee, the United States of America generally has pleasant weather conditions. Gatlinburg sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Gatlinburg peak at roughly 26°C (79°F) in September, dropping to about 13°C (55°F) overnight.

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

Tennessee, the United States of America sees substantial rainfall in September. Gatlinburg typically averages about 110 mm (4.3 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Gatlinburg, September might be a good time to visit Tennessee, the United States of America.

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

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