Tennessee weather in March
The state broadly agrees with itself in March: afternoons run 64° in Memphis and 59° 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 64°, nights around 44°, and 5.7 in of rain in a typical March.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | Snow | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 64° / 44° | 8 | 0.5 in | Warm one day, storm-watching the next — spring plays rough. |
Middle Tennessee
Highs near 63°, nights around 40°, and 4.5 in of rain in a typical March.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | Snow | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 63° / 40° | 8 | 0.7 in | Redbuds, sirens, and a wardrobe you rebuild every morning. |
The Smokies
Highs near 59°, nights around 35°, and 5.6 in of rain in a typical March.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | Snow | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatlinburg | 59° / 35° | 10 | 1.3 in | Wet, unsettled, and the first green on the low trails. |
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.