Tennessee weather in April
The state broadly agrees with itself in April: afternoons run 73° in Memphis and 69° in Gatlinburg, with everywhere else in between.
Based on 3 weather stations. Three stations from the Mississippi to the Smokies — and the high ridges above Gatlinburg run colder still than the valley numbers here.
West Tennessee
Highs near 73°, nights around 53°, and 5.9 in of rain in a typical April.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 73° / 53° | 7 | Dogwoods, thunderstorms, and the last comfortable stretch before June. |
Middle Tennessee
Highs near 73°, nights around 49°, and 4.7 in of rain in a typical April.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 73° / 49° | 8 | Warm, green, and prone to dramatic afternoons. |
The Smokies
Highs near 69°, nights around 42°, and 4.9 in of rain in a typical April.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatlinburg | 69° / 42° | 9 | Wildflowers everywhere, and mornings that still bite. |
Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.