Sewanee, Tennessee, United States of America: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Sewanee, Tennessee, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Sewanee, we have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Sewanee, Tennessee, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in Sewanee, the best time to go is September. See below for details.

Important essentials for Sewanee, Tennessee, United States of America

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Sewanee, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance

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  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may wear away. An unreadable vaccine card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection you can have.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly option.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Sewanee, Tennessee, United States of America by month

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January

If you go to Sewanee in January, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Expect it to snow (a few inches of snow). Daytime temperatures are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

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February

If you vacation in Sewanee during February, you might notice that it is brisk. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to snow ().

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March

If you visit Sewanee during March, you might notice that it is crisp. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to snow ().

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April

April in Sewanee is balmy. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It snows ().

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May

May in Sewanee is a perfect temperature. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 50s F (single digits C).

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June

If you visit Sewanee during June, you are likely to see that it is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

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July

July in Sewanee is extremely warm. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

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August

If you are traveling to Sewanee in August, you will notice that it is extremely warm. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

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September

If you visit Sewanee during September, you might see that it is warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (mid 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

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October

October in Sewanee is balmy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C).

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November

If you go to Sewanee in November, you will notice that it is relatively cool. Expect it to snow (). Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

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December

December in Sewanee is cold. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits C) to high 40s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

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Activities for Sewanee, Tennessee, United States of America

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Sewanee.

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