Climate Insights for Chattanooga

The climate in Chattanooga is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1340mm of precipitation falls per year. Chattanooga receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chattanooga is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and February.

Temperatures in Chattanooga vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Chattanooga is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1340mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 112mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 154mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 80mm. That's 74mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and February, totalling around 6cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.

Chattanooga is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Chattanooga, which began on March 20, 2026. Chattanooga is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Chattanooga is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 88mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 1°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chattanooga based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.