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Weather in Tennessee

Tennessee Weather & Climate Guide 2026

Tennessee's climate in numbers — the months that flatter it, the ones to avoid, and what to pack.

Tennessee is the Volunteer State, a land where Appalachian mountain mist meets Mississippi Delta soul. From the neon honky-tonks of Nashville and the legendary blues clubs of Beale Street to the ancient hollows of the Great Smoky Mountains and the white-water rivers of the Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee delivers an extraordinary range of experiences. Home to more live music per capita than almost any state, birthplace of country, blues, and rock-and-roll, and blessed with stunning natural landscapes, Tennessee is a destination that rewards every type of traveler.

Best time to visit

Recommendation

Best: Year-round

Avoid: None