Will I be hot?
Will I be hot in Knoxville in January?
Verdict
No — No, comfortable.
Highs cap at 48°F — no heat-management gear needed.
Day vs. night
Day
48°F
Cool
Sweater weather with the option to add a light shell.
Night
29°F
Freezing
Deep freeze after sunset — every exposed step counts.
Why
Knoxville in January averages highs of 48°F, lows of 29°F, 11 rainy days.
Temperature is comfortable across the day; pack for style and weather resistance, not heat management.
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Packing pointers
Best shoes
Breathable shoes & sandals for Knoxville in January →