United States · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Nashville are April, May and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Nashville sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 33°C, and its coolest in January (around 10°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1283mm — May is typically the wettest month (~128mm) and October the driest (~85mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from February to June — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° / -1°C | 102mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| February | 12° / 1°C | 114mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 17° / 5°C | 115mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 23° / 9°C | 120mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 27° / 15°C | 128mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 31° / 19°C | 111mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 33° / 21°C | 106mm | 🤔 Fair |
| August | 33° / 21°C | 96mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 29° / 17°C | 96mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 23° / 10°C | 85mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 16° / 4°C | 98mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 11° / 1°C | 112mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
January in Nashville is chilly, with average daytime highs around 10°C (49°F) and nighttime lows near -1°C (30°F). Expect roughly 102mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
February in Nashville is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (33°F). Expect roughly 114mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
March in Nashville is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (40°F). Expect roughly 115mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
April in Nashville is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (49°F). Expect roughly 120mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
May in Nashville is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (58°F). Expect roughly 128mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
June in Nashville is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (66°F). Expect roughly 111mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in Nashville is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (71°F). Expect roughly 106mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
August in Nashville is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (69°F). Expect roughly 96mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
September in Nashville is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (62°F). Expect roughly 96mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Nashville is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (50°F). Expect roughly 85mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
November in Nashville is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (62°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (39°F). Expect roughly 98mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
December in Nashville is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (33°F). Expect roughly 112mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket