When to go · Sewanee
Sewanee, month by month
The best months for Sewanee: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (fog, ice and snow on the plateau).7 °C / -3 °C, 10 rain days45 °F / 27 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (fog, ice and snow on the plateau).9 °C / -2 °C, 10 rain days48 °F / 28 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May and Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.14 °C / 2 °C, 11 rain days57 °F / 36 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Sewanee's best window: Apr–May and Sep–Oct.19 °C / 7 °C, 10 rain days66 °F / 45 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Sewanee's best window: Apr–May and Sep–Oct.24 °C / 12 °C, 11 rain days75 °F / 54 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May and Sep–Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.28 °C / 16 °C, 10 rain days82 °F / 61 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May and Sep–Oct). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 40 °C+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.Outside the best window (Apr–May and Sep–Oct). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 104 °F+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.30 °C / 18 °C, 11 rain days86 °F / 64 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May and Sep–Oct). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.30 °C / 18 °C, 9 rain days86 °F / 64 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Sewanee's best window: Apr–May and Sep–Oct.26 °C / 14 °C, 8 rain days79 °F / 57 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Sewanee's best window: Apr–May and Sep–Oct.20 °C / 8 °C, 8 rain days68 °F / 46 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May and Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.14 °C / 3 °C, 9 rain days57 °F / 37 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May and Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.9 °C / -1 °C, 10 rain days48 °F / 30 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday