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Knoxville in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Knoxville in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Knoxville in March 2026

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Knoxville in March? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +17°C and about 6 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 14 rainy days and 116 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • March is usually the driest month of the year in Knoxville

Average weather

☀️
+17°C
Avg. max. temperature
-18°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
116 mm
Total precipitation
65%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Knoxville has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Knoxville in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Knoxville for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +17°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +26°C during the day and a minimum of -6°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +25°C to +21°C.

Is Knoxville warm or cold in March?

Knoxville is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +12°C to +17°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +2°C to +5°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Knoxville:

Climate in Knoxville in March

Knoxville weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+12°C+17°C+21°C
Min. temperature
-26°C-18°C-4°C
Max. temperature
+27°C+30°C+32°C
Rainfall
105 mm116 mm107 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
69%65%65%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1017 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
567
Cloudy days
997
Rainy days
111415
Snowy days
310

March often has better weather than February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +12°C to +17°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 105 mm to 116 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 69% to 65%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 5 to 6.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Knoxville in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Knoxville is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Knoxville based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 39%, leading to total precipitation of around 164 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 55 mm, which is considered heavy rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
March is one of the rainiest months in Knoxville, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Knoxville wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 125 mm of rainfall per day. October, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 35% chance of precipitation and 75 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Knoxville based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Knoxville?

This is the weather in Knoxville in March 2024:
1 March
☀️
+25°C
2 March
🌫️
+21°C
3 March
🌧️
+24°C
4 March
☀️
+20°C
5 March
☀️
+20°C
6 March
☀️
+24°C
7 March
☀️
+22°C
8 March
☀️
+14°C
9 March
☁️
+15°C
10 March
🌧️
+14°C
11 March
☀️
+13°C
12 March
🌫️
+10°C
13 March
☁️
+9°C
14 March
☁️
+6°C
15 March
☀️
+12°C
16 March
☀️
+19°C
17 March
🌧️
+17°C
18 March
☀️
+10°C
19 March
☀️
+6°C
20 March
☀️
+11°C
21 March
☀️
+16°C
22 March
🌧️
+13°C
23 March
🌫️
+25°C
24 March
☁️
+26°C
25 March
☀️
+24°C
26 March
☀️
+25°C
27 March
☀️
+23°C
28 March
☀️
+20°C
29 March
☀️
+17°C
30 March
☀️
+21°C
31 March
🌧️
+21°C
In March 2024 Knoxville had 19 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +26°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 62%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 17%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Knoxville climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Knoxville in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+19°C) and the highest in 2016 (+23°C). The driest year was 2007 with only 700 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 2090 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Knoxville in March:

Is March a good time to visit Knoxville?

March is a really good time to go to Knoxville. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Knoxville.

Can you sunbathe in Knoxville in March?

March has mild temperatures in Knoxville. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Knoxville rainy in March?

Knoxville is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Knoxville in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Knoxville in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

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Monthly weather in Knoxville

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Knoxville, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.