When is the best time to go to Chattanooga

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Chattanooga, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Chattanooga weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Chattanooga are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Chattanooga January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 125mm 5.1hrs 11hrs

January is a wet month in Chattanooga and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chattanooga for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Chattanooga and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Chattanooga with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Chattanooga February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 123mm 5.9hrs 11.8hrs

February in Chattanooga is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chattanooga for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Chattanooga and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Chattanooga with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Chattanooga March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 155mm 6.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Chattanooga is characteristically mild and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Chattanooga.

March is in the spring in Chattanooga and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Chattanooga with around 155mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Chattanooga April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 112mm 8.5hrs 13.9hrs

Chattanooga's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Chattanooga, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Chattanooga and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Chattanooga with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Chattanooga May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 114mm 9.4hrs 14.9hrs

May is a damp month in Chattanooga and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Chattanooga, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Chattanooga and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Chattanooga with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Chattanooga June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 93mm 9.8hrs 11hrs

Chattanooga's weather in June is typically hot, humid and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chattanooga, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Chattanooga and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Chattanooga with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Chattanooga July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 125mm 9.2hrs 11.8hrs

July in Chattanooga is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chattanooga for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Chattanooga and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Chattanooga with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Chattanooga August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 92mm 8.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Chattanooga is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Chattanooga.

August is in the summer in Chattanooga and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Chattanooga with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Chattanooga September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 105mm 8.1hrs 13.9hrs

Chattanooga's weather in September is typically warm, humid and damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Chattanooga, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Chattanooga and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Chattanooga with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Chattanooga October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 83mm 7.6hrs 14.9hrs

October is a a little damp month in Chattanooga and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chattanooga, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Chattanooga and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Chattanooga with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Chattanooga November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 119mm 5.7hrs 11hrs

November in Chattanooga is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Chattanooga.

November is in the fall / autumn in Chattanooga and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Chattanooga with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Chattanooga December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 134mm 4.9hrs 11.8hrs

December in Chattanooga is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chattanooga for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Chattanooga and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (51°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Chattanooga with around 134mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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Chattanooga weather stats

Chattanooga weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.2°C 88.2°F
Driest month: October 83mm 3.3ins
Sunniest month: June 9.8hrs
Coldest month: January 7.9°C 46.2°F
Wettest month: March 155mm 6.1ins
Warmest sea: August 26.3°C 79.3°F
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