Pack or skip
Flip-flops for Knoxville in January
Verdict
Skip it
Highs around 48°F — too cool for open shoes.
Why
Knoxville in January averages highs of 48°F, lows of 29°F, 11 rainy days.
That climate means flip-flops isn't pulling its weight. Highs around 48°F — too cool for open shoes.
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