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April and September & October are the best time to visit Franklin on the climate data: October scores 87/100, with highs around 72°F (22°C) and 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain. March, May & June and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 45°F to 89°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 53.1 in (1350 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 45°F7°C | 49°F10°C | 59°F15°C | 69°F21°C | 77°F25°C | 85°F29°C | 89°F31°C | 89°F32°C | 84°F29°C | 72°F22°C | 59°F15°C | 49°F9°C |
| Avg low | 28°F-2°C | 31°F-1°C | 39°F4°C | 48°F9°C | 58°F15°C | 66°F19°C | 70°F21°C | 69°F20°C | 61°F16°C | 49°F10°C | 37°F3°C | 31°F0°C |
| Rain/snow | 4.0 in102 mm | 5.1 in129 mm | 4.5 in115 mm | 5.0 in128 mm | 5.1 in129 mm | 4.0 in102 mm | 4.9 in124 mm | 4.0 in102 mm | 3.6 in92 mm | 4.0 in101 mm | 3.9 in100 mm | 5.0 in126 mm |
| Humidity | 84% | 84% | 83% | 80% | 80% | 77% | 74% | 70% | 70% | 72% | 76% | 84% |
| Cloud | 63% | 68% | 62% | 56% | 57% | 51% | 54% | 51% | 46% | 47% | 51% | 63% |
| Comfort | 49 | 51 | 72 | 81 | 73 | 71 | 61 | 66 | 82 | 87 | 77 | 53 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 209 m (686 ft), close to Franklin's own ~195 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 45–49°F (7–10°C) and lows down to 28°F (-2°C). About 14.1 in (357 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 26% of the year's total. January is cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in December – February; the season averages 51/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 59°F highs in March to 77°F by May. It's the wettest season, with about 14.6 in (372 mm) of rain, 28% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 39°F (4°C). April is among the best-scoring months (season average 75/100).
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 85–89°F (29–32°C). About 12.9 in (328 mm) of rain falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. June feels humid, with humidity near 77%. June score well without being the very best (season average 66/100).
Temperatures slide from 84°F highs in September to 59°F by November. It's the driest season, with only about 11.5 in (293 mm) of rain, 22% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 37°F (3°C). September & October are among the best-scoring months (season average 82/100).
By comfort score: 4 Great, 5 Good and 3 Fair. Great months: April and September – November. Tap a month for its own guide.
April and September & October are the best time to visit Franklin on the climate data: October scores 87/100, with highs around 72°F (22°C) and 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain. March, May & June and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
February is the wettest month, averaging about 5.1 in (129 mm) of rain. September is the driest, with about 3.6 in (92 mm). The yearly total is around 53.1 in (1350 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C) and highs of 45°F (7°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 89°F (32°C).
Yes: in June humidity averages 77% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 89°F (32°C).
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – February, bottoming out around 28°F (-2°C) in January.
Poll the group on April and September & October dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
