Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Franklin in October
Franklin cools off: highs slip to 72°F (22°C), from 84°F in September, with lows of 49°F (10°C) and about 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain.
At 87/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 72°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 4.0 in (101 mm)
- Humidity
- 72%
- Cloud cover
- 47%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 04 min
- Comfort score
- 87/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are warm, averaging 72°F (22°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 49°F (10°C), about 13°C (23°F) below the afternoon high.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.0 in (101 mm).
Plan around October
October is one of Franklin's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: November highs fall to 59°F.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by November, the score drops to 77/100.
- Comfort improves from 82/100 in September to 87/100.
- Our Nashville & Franklin route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — October falls outside it.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothes72°F afternoons
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.0 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Franklin in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Leiper's Fork
Village of galleries and old clapboard shops in the hills west of Franklin, with a homespun Christmas parade in December.
Puckett's Franklin
Offshoot of the old Puckett's grocery in Leiper's Fork, serving barbecue, Southern plates and live music downtown.
Lotz House
1858 house museum on Columbia Avenue that stood at the center of the Battle of Franklin.
Franklin Theatre
Restored 1937 Main Street movie house that screens holiday films and hosts Christmas concerts in December.
Carnton
1826 plantation house that served as a field hospital during the 1864 Battle of Franklin, with the McGavock Confederate Cemetery.
Nearby in October
- Nashville in October~17 mi · highs 72°F, 4.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bardstown in October~151 mi · highs 68°F, 4.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Knoxville in October~164 mi · highs 73°F, 3.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Louisville in October~172 mi · highs 68°F, 4.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Franklin in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Franklin?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 87/100. Expect highs of 72°F (22°C) and 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain.
How hot is Franklin in October?
Average highs are 72°F (22°C) and average lows 49°F (10°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Franklin in October?
Some: about 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.1 in (1350 mm).
What should I pack for Franklin in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (72°F afternoons), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.0 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Franklin in October?
Share this October plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.