Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Franklin in April
Franklin warms up: highs climb to 69°F (21°C), from 59°F in March, with lows of 48°F (9°C) and about 5.0 in (128 mm) of rain.
April opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 81/100 (3rd of 12).
- Avg high
- 69°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 48°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 5.0 in (128 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 81/100 · Great
What April feels like
Days are mild at around 69°F (21°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 48°F (9°C).
Expect regular rain: about 5.0 in (128 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around April
April is one of Franklin's best months on the climate data.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, February – April.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April and September & October.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by May, the score drops to 73/100.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 6°C (10°F) from March.
- Our Nashville & Franklin route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — April falls outside it.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 48°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Franklin in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Gray's on Main
Southern restaurant and bar in the old Gray's pharmacy building, under its landmark neon sign.
Franklin Theatre
Restored 1937 Main Street movie house that screens holiday films and hosts Christmas concerts in December.
Lotz House
1858 house museum on Columbia Avenue that stood at the center of the Battle of Franklin.
Carnton
1826 plantation house that served as a field hospital during the 1864 Battle of Franklin, with the McGavock Confederate Cemetery.
Arrington Vineyards
Hillside winery in the countryside east of Franklin, with tastings and wine by the glass on its wooded slopes.
Nearby in April
- Nashville in April~17 mi · highs 70°F, 5.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bardstown in April~151 mi · highs 67°F, 5.3 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Knoxville in April~164 mi · highs 70°F, 4.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Louisville in April~172 mi · highs 67°F, 5.2 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Franklin in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Franklin?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 81/100. Expect highs of 69°F (21°C) and 5.0 in (128 mm) of rain.
How hot is Franklin in April?
Average highs are 69°F (21°C) and average lows 48°F (9°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Franklin in April?
Yes: about 5.0 in (128 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.1 in (1350 mm).
What should I pack for Franklin in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 48°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Franklin in April?
Share this April plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.