WinterOff season ~44°F highs

Things to do in Chattanooga in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Chattanooga, with average highs around 44°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a January weekend Where else in January

Best picks for January

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in January.

M113

US armored personnel carrier

2Indoor escape

Hunter Museum of American Art

art museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee

3Indoor escape

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

Railroad museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Holidays in January 2027

New Year's Day · Fri, Jan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day · Mon, Jan 18

Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.

Chattanooga in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Chattanooga?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Chattanooga, with average highs around 44°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Chattanooga in January?

Average daytime highs are around 44°F, compared with 91°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.

What are the best things to do in Chattanooga in January?

Top picks for January: M113, Hunter Museum of American Art, Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum, Museum Center at 5ive Points.