Updated October 2026
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park Weather by Month
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 89°F and a low of 66°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 51°F and an average low of 29°F. January is the wettest month, with about 5.6 inches of precipitation.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 1.8 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
89°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
29°F avg low
Wettest month
Jan
5.6 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.3 h of daylight
Average weather at Chickamauga & Chattanooga by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F | 29°F | 5.6 in | 9.9 h |
| February | 56°F | 32°F | 5.1 in | 10.7 h |
| March | 64°F | 37°F | 5.0 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 73°F | 45°F | 4.7 in | 12.9 h |
| May | 80°F | 54°F | 4.6 in | 13.8 h |
| June | 86°F | 63°F | 4.2 in | 14.3 h |
| July | 89°F | 66°F | 5.1 in | 14.1 h |
| August | 89°F | 66°F | 4.5 in | 13.3 h |
| September | 84°F | 59°F | 4.2 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 75°F | 47°F | 3.7 in | 11.1 h |
| November | 62°F | 35°F | 4.4 in | 10.1 h |
| December | 53°F | 31°F | 5.4 in | 9.7 h |
| Year total | 56.5 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00091908, 1.8 miles from the park's reference point. Snowfall at the station totals about 0.7 inches in an average year. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Chickamauga & Chattanooga is at that time of year.
Chickamauga & Chattanooga weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 51°F in January, between 53°F in December and 56°F in February, with average lows between 29°F and 32°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 16.1 inches of precipitation, about 28% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.7 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 64°F in March to 80°F in May, with average lows between 37°F and 54°F. Together the three months average 14.3 inches of precipitation, about 25% of the yearly total. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 13.8 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs climb from 86°F in June to 89°F in August, with average lows between 63°F and 66°F. Together the three months average 13.8 inches of precipitation, about 24% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.3 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 84°F in September to 62°F in November, with average lows between 35°F and 59°F. Together the three months average 12.3 inches of precipitation, about 22% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.1 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
The climate in northern Georgia is generally temperate. Short, cool winters give relief from hot summers. Most visitors enjoy this area during long, mild fall and spring seasons.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Chickamauga & Chattanooga
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 34.94°N, 85.29°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park →
Weather and crowds together
July is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 1.2× the visitors of the park's average month. January is the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Chickamauga & Chattanooga.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, with an average high of 89°F and an average low of 66°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 1.8 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, with an average low of 29°F and an average high of 51°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
January is the wettest month, with about 5.6 inches of precipitation. October is the driest, at about 3.7 inches. The station records about 56.5 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Rarely, by the station's record. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 1.8 miles from the park's reference point, totals about 0.7 inches of snow in an average year.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00091908), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.