The climate in Knoxville during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Knoxville and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 25.2°C 77.3°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 10.5°C 50.8°F |
| Average temperature | 17.8°C 64°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.6 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 60 mm 2.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 5 days |
| Sea temperature | 23.9°C 75°F |
| Humidity | 71% |
| Windspeed | 11.5kph 7 mph |
On average October is the driest month of the year in Knoxville with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Knoxville in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| Hottest month: | July | 32.5°C 90.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | October | 60mm 2.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 10.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 12.9°C 55.2°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 130mm 5.1ins |