Tennessee weather in October
October is one of the best months to visit Tennessee: highs of 22°C (71°F) and about 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 9°C (49°F) and cloud cover 49% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with September, it is cooler and about as wet; November brings highs of 15°C (59°F) and 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Nashville, the largest city in Tennessee. See below for other places.
Is October a good time to visit Tennessee?
best month Weather score 73/100.
Yes. October is one of the best months for weather in Tennessee.
Does it rain a lot in Tennessee in October?
Some rain is normal: about 101 mm (4.0 in) falls in an average October. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Tennessee in October?
Days average 22°C (71°F) and nights 9°C (49°F).
Tennessee weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C (45°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 102 mm | 65% | least pleasant |
| February | 9°C (49°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 129 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
| March | 15°C (59°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 115 mm | 63% | fair |
| April | 21°C (69°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 128 mm | 57% | best |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 129 mm | 59% | best |
| June | 29°C (85°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 102 mm | 51% | best |
| July | 31°C (88°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 124 mm | 52% | best |
| August | 32°C (89°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm | 50% | best |
| September | 29°C (83°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 92 mm | 46% | best |
| October | 22°C (71°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 101 mm | 49% | best |
| November | 15°C (59°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 100 mm | 52% | fair |
| December | 9°C (49°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 126 mm | 65% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Tennessee in October
Weather can differ a lot within Tennessee: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 22°C (71°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 101 mm | best |
| New South Memphis | 24°C (74°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 113 mm | best |
| Memphis | 24°C (74°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 113 mm | best |
| Knoxville | 22°C (71°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm | best |
| Chattanooga | 23°C (73°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 89 mm | best |
| Clarksville | 22°C (71°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 107 mm | best |
| Murfreesboro | 22°C (71°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 95 mm | best |
| East Chattanooga | 23°C (73°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 89 mm | best |
| Franklin | 22°C (71°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 101 mm | best |
| Cordova | 24°C (74°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 113 mm | best |
| Jackson | 23°C (73°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 110 mm | best |
| Johnson City | 20°C (69°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 78 mm | best |