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Knoxville in June
Knoxville warms up: highs climb to 86°F (30°C), from 78°F in May, with lows of 66°F (19°C) and about 4.3 in (110 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 68/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 86°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 66°F (19°C)
- Rain
- 4.3 in (110 mm)
- Humidity
- 74%
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 26 min
- Comfort score
- 68/100 · Good
What June feels like
Warm afternoons near 86°F (30°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Lows average 66°F (19°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.3 in (110 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around June
June sits mid-table; the best months are October.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, May – July.
- Longest days of the year, about 14 h 26 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 77/100 in May to 68/100.
- June sits inside the Apr – Oct window our Smokies Weekend route recommends.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clothes86°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- 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 June
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Market Square
Pedestrian square with restaurants, patios and a Saturday farmers market.
Why now June scores 68/100 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 86°F and 4.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Yassin's Falafel House
Beloved downtown falafel shop run by a Syrian refugee family.
Pretentious Beer Co.
Old City brewery and glassblowing studio pouring beer in its own glassware.
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.
Nearby in June
- Townsend in June~21 mi · highs 84°F, 4.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cherokee in June~47 mi · highs 81°F, 4.5 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Asheville in June~81 mi · highs 81°F, 4.6 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Blowing Rock in June~126 mi · highs 76°F, 4.5 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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Knoxville?
It's middling, scoring 68/100. The best months are October, at up to 89. Expect highs of 86°F (30°C) and 4.3 in (110 mm) of rain. June is inside the Apr – Oct window our Smokies Weekend route recommends.
How hot is Knoxville in June?
Average highs are 86°F (30°C) and average lows 66°F (19°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Knoxville in June?
Some: about 4.3 in (110 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 51.5 in (1308 mm).
What should I pack for Knoxville in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (86°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), 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 June
- Smokies Weekend Apr – Oct
Planning Knoxville in June?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.