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Knoxville in April
Knoxville warms up: highs climb to 70°F (21°C), from 60°F in March, with lows of 48°F (9°C) and about 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain.
It scores 82/100 for comfort, 2nd of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 70°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 48°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 4.6 in (118 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 82/100 · Great
What April feels like
Highs settle around 70°F (21°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 12°C (22°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Some rain is likely, about 4.6 in (118 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (October).
- First warm month: highs reach 70°F, up from 60°F in March.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 5°C (10°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 74/100 in March to 82/100.
- April sits inside the Apr – Oct window our Smokies Weekend route recommends.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clothes70°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 48°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Knoxville in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
J.C. Holdway
Chef Joseph Lenn's wood-fired Southern cooking downtown.
Market Square
Pedestrian square with restaurants, patios and a Saturday farmers market.
Why now April scores 82/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
World's Fair Park & Sunsphere
1982 World's Fair grounds with the gold Sunsphere tower.
Why now Highs near 70°F and 4.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Ijams Nature Center
Urban forest with river bluffs and a turquoise quarry lake.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Yassin's Falafel House
Beloved downtown falafel shop run by a Syrian refugee family.
Nearby in April
- Townsend in April~21 mi · highs 70°F, 4.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cherokee in April~47 mi · highs 67°F, 4.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Asheville in April~81 mi · highs 66°F, 4.4 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Blowing Rock in April~126 mi · highs 61°F, 4.3 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~424 m to Knoxville's ~275 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Knoxville in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Knoxville?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 82/100 against a best of 89 in October. Expect highs of 70°F (21°C) and 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain. April is inside the Apr – Oct window our Smokies Weekend route recommends.
How hot is Knoxville in April?
Average highs are 70°F (21°C) and average lows 48°F (9°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Knoxville in April?
Some: about 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 51.5 in (1308 mm).
What should I pack for Knoxville in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (70°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 48°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Knoxville
Routes in season in April
- Smokies Weekend Apr – Oct
Planning Knoxville in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.