Best time to visit Nashville
The best months to visit Nashville are October, April and May, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
October, April and May score best for Nashville weather:
- April22° / 9°CApril is mild and green, good for the Parthenon, Germantown, and East Nashville, with storms still in the forecast.
- May27° / 14°CMay is warm and busy, with outdoor music, farmers markets, and graduation weekends lifting hotel demand.
- October23° / 9°COctober is one of the best months for East Nashville, Franklin, and outdoor music without midsummer heat.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Nashville weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° | -2° | 105 | 11 | 10h |
| February | 12° | 0° | 110 | 11 | 11h |
| March | 17° | 4° | 115 | 12 | 12h |
| AprilBest weather | 22° | 9° | 120 | 11 | 13h |
| MayBest weather | 27° | 14° | 130 | 12 | 14h |
| June | 31° | 19° | 110 | 10 | 14h |
| July | 33° | 21° | 115 | 10 | 14h |
| August | 32° | 20° | 95 | 10 | 13h |
| September | 29° | 17° | 100 | 8 | 12h |
| OctoberBest weather | 23° | 9° | 85 | 9 | 11h |
| November | 16° | 3° | 95 | 9 | 10h |
| December | 11° | 0° | 115 | 12 | 10h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Nashville month by month
January
Nashville in January: 9.1°C high, -1.7°C low, 105mm rain over 11 days, 9.8h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
February
Nashville in February: 11.9°C high, -0.5°C low, 110mm rain over 11 days, 10.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
March
Nashville in March: 16.7°C high, 3.6°C low, 115mm rain over 12 days, 11.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
AprilBest weather
Nashville in April: 22.2°C high, 8.6°C low, 120mm rain over 11 days, 12.9h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
MayBest weather
Nashville in May: 26.6°C high, 13.7°C low, 130mm rain over 12 days, 13.9h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
June
Nashville in June: 30.9°C high, 18.9°C low, 110mm rain over 10 days, 14.4h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
July
Nashville in July: 32.6°C high, 20.9°C low, 115mm rain over 10 days, 14.2h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
August
Nashville in August: 32.3°C high, 20.2°C low, 95mm rain over 10 days, 13.4h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
September
Nashville in September: 29.2°C high, 16.5°C low, 100mm rain over 8 days, 12.2h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
OctoberBest weather
Nashville in October: 23.1°C high, 9.2°C low, 85mm rain over 9 days, 11.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
November
Nashville in November: 16.3°C high, 3.3°C low, 95mm rain over 9 days, 10h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
December
Nashville in December: 11.2°C high, -0.1°C low, 115mm rain over 12 days, 9.5h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
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