Early spring · Weather & things to do
Knoxville in March
Knoxville warms up: highs climb to 60°F (16°C), from 51°F in February, with lows of 39°F (4°C) and about 4.3 in (110 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 74/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 60°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 39°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 4.3 in (110 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 74/100 · Good
What March feels like
Days are mild at around 60°F (16°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 39°F (4°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.3 in (110 mm).
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are October.
- Comfort improves from 57/100 in February to 74/100.
- Our Smokies Weekend route recommends Apr – Oct, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 39°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.3 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Knoxville in March
March is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Market Square
Pedestrian square with restaurants, patios and a Saturday farmers market.
Why now March scores 74/100 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 60°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.
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.
Pretentious Beer Co.
Old City brewery and glassblowing studio pouring beer in its own glassware.
Nearby in March
- Townsend in March~21 mi · highs 61°F, 4.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cherokee in March~47 mi · highs 57°F, 4.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Asheville in March~81 mi · highs 56°F, 4.1 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Blowing Rock in March~126 mi · highs 51°F, 3.8 in rain · 6°C (10°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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Knoxville?
It's middling, scoring 74/100. The best months are October, at up to 89. Expect highs of 60°F (16°C) and 4.3 in (110 mm) of rain. Our Smokies Weekend route recommends Apr – Oct, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Knoxville in March?
Average highs are 60°F (16°C) and average lows 39°F (4°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Knoxville in March?
Some: about 4.3 in (110 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 51.5 in (1308 mm).
What should I pack for Knoxville in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 39°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.3 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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