Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Knoxville in November
Knoxville cools off: highs slip to 61°F (16°C), from 73°F in October, with lows of 38°F (4°C) and about 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain.
It scores 80/100 for comfort, 3rd of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 61°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 38°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 3.9 in (100 mm)
- Humidity
- 74%
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 03 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What November feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 61°F (16°C), good for long walks.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 38°F (4°C), about 12°C (22°F) below the afternoon high.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.9 in (100 mm).
Plan around November
November is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (October).
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 7°C (12°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 89/100 in October to 80/100.
- Our Smokies Weekend route recommends Apr – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 38°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.9 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Knoxville in November
November is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
World's Fair Park & Sunsphere
1982 World's Fair grounds with the gold Sunsphere tower.
Why now November scores 80/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Market Square
Pedestrian square with restaurants, patios and a Saturday farmers market.
Why now Highs near 61°F and 3.9 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.
Pretentious Beer Co.
Old City brewery and glassblowing studio pouring beer in its own glassware.
J.C. Holdway
Chef Joseph Lenn's wood-fired Southern cooking downtown.
Nearby in November
- Townsend in November~21 mi · highs 61°F, 4.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cherokee in November~47 mi · highs 57°F, 4.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Asheville in November~81 mi · highs 57°F, 4.0 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Blowing Rock in November~126 mi · highs 51°F, 3.7 in rain · 5°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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Knoxville?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 80/100 against a best of 89 in October. Expect highs of 61°F (16°C) and 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain. Our Smokies Weekend route recommends Apr – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Knoxville in November?
Average highs are 61°F (16°C) and average lows 38°F (4°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Knoxville in November?
Some: about 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 51.5 in (1308 mm).
What should I pack for Knoxville in November?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 38°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.9 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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