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Best Time to Hike Cumberland Trail

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Cumberland Trail, United States, based on 2-year climate normals.

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Month-by-month weather on Cumberland Trail

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 44°F7°C 27°F-3°C 102 mm 8
February 56°F14°C 35°F2°C 111 mm 11
March 64°F18°C 42°F5°C 106 mm 9
April 71°F22°C 52°F11°C 115 mm 12
May 76°F25°C 59°F15°C 171 mm 20
June 86°F30°C 67°F19°C 72 mm 11
July 90°F32°C 71°F22°C 81 mm 15
August 87°F30°C 67°F20°C 58 mm 10
September 82°F28°C 63°F17°C 121 mm 13
October 74°F23°C 51°F11°C 38 mm 4
November 63°F17°C 45°F7°C 68 mm 8
December 52°F11°C 35°F2°C 80 mm 13

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike Cumberland Trail are October, November. Expect daytime highs around 68°F20°C and nights near 48°F9°C.

Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.

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