Tennessee weather in October
The state broadly agrees with itself in October: afternoons run 75° 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 75°, nights around 54°, and 4.0 in of rain in a typical October.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 75° / 54° | 5 | Perfect walking weather, and the city knows it. |
Middle Tennessee
Highs near 74°, nights around 50°, and 3.4 in of rain in a typical October.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 74° / 50° | 6 | The month Nashville would keep if it had to choose one. |
The Smokies
Highs near 69°, nights around 44°, and 3.2 in of rain in a typical October.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatlinburg | 69° / 44° | 6 | Color everywhere, and brake lights all down the mountain. |
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.