Knoxville has a humid climate with rather hot summers and wet season almost all year round. However, the city’s elevation does make the climate cooler than its neighbouring south cites. There are two main season- summer and winter with short fall and autumn seasons. For a major part of the year, Knoxville has plenty of sunlight and only a few freezing night during the month of January.

• Summer: May to September is summer season with an average of around 26 degrees Celsius. The temperature can rise to around 31 degrees Celsius during July.
• Fall/ Autumn: October is the autumn season with an average of 15 degrees Celsius. Temperatures can fall to around 9 degrees Celsius.
• Winter: November to February is the winter season with an average temperature of around 10-12 degrees Celsius. January can see a temperature drop to around -2 degrees Celsius with snowfall.
• Spring: March and April is the spring season when the temperature is rather pleasant and when the city has the best of its matches and festivals lined up. The temperature average is around 12- 18 degrees Celsius. This is the peak season for tourists in Knoxville.

So, the best time to visit Knoxville is during spring and early summer season which apt for exploring its many parks, greenways and woodlands.