Winter
Dec → Feb10 to 12°
nights -1 to 1°
- 9 rainy days · 110 mm
When is the best time to visit Nashville?
- Jan10°not recommended
- Feb12°not recommended
- Mar17°fair
- Apr23°recommended
- May27°recommended
- Jun31°fair
- Jul33°not recommended
- Aug32°fair
- Sep29°recommended
- Oct23°recommended
- Nov16°fair
- Dec11°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Nashville, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° | -1° | 102 mm | 8 d | |
| February | 12° | 1° | 114 mm | 9 d | |
| March | 17° | 5° | 115 mm | 9 d | |
| April | 23° | 9° | 120 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| May | 27° | 15° | 128 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| June | 31° | 19° | 111 mm | 8 d | |
| July | 33° | 21° | 106 mm | 8 d | |
| August | 32° | 21° | 96 mm | 7 d | |
| September | 29° | 17° | 97 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| October | 23° | 10° | 85 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| November | 16° | 4° | 98 mm | 7 d | |
| December | 11° | 1° | 113 mm | 9 d |
The four seasons in Nashville, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Nashville) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May17 to 27°
nights 5 to 15°
- 9 rainy days · 121 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug31 to 33°
nights 19 to 21°
- 8 rainy days · 104 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov16 to 29°
nights 4 to 17°
- 7 rainy days · 93 mm
Book early for April to May and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Nashville, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h36 of daylight, in December 9h43, a difference of 4h53.
9h57Jan
10h49Feb
11h52Mar
13h04Apr
14h04May
14h36Jun
14h23Jul
13h31Aug
12h21Sep
11h12Oct
10h12Nov
9h43Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Nashville" (36.12°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Nashville, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended10°-1° at night
- 102 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended12°1° at night
- 114 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair17°5° at night
- 115 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended23°9° at night
- 120 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended27°15° at night
- 128 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Fair31°19° at night
- 111 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended33°21° at night
- 106 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
August
Fair32°21° at night
- 96 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended29°17° at night
- 97 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended23°10° at night
- 85 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair16°4° at night
- 98 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended11°1° at night
- 113 mm · 9 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 10 °C at best, -1 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (102 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 12 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (114 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 17 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (115 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (120 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
May. 27 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (128 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. 31 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (111 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 21 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (106 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 21 °C at night. Rain stays light: 96 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 29 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Rain stays light: 97 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 85 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 16 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Rain stays light: 98 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 11 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (113 mm). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nashville?
April to May and September to October: over these months, average highs range from 23 to 29 °C, with 8 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Nashville).
Which month should you avoid in Nashville?
February: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 114 mm over 9 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Nashville).
What is the hottest month in Nashville?
July, with 33 °C on average in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Nashville).
What is the coldest month in Nashville?
January, with 10 °C at best during the day and -1 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Nashville).
What is the driest month in Nashville?
October: 85 mm over 7 days of rain, against 128 mm in May, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Nashville?
The gap between day and night reaches 14 °C in April: 23 °C in the afternoon, 9 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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