Late summer · Weather & things to do
Franklin in August
Franklin's warmest month brings highs averaging 89°F (32°C), lows of 69°F (20°C) and about 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 66/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 89°F (32°C)
- Avg low
- 69°F (20°C)
- Rain
- 4.0 in (102 mm)
- Humidity
- 70%
- Cloud cover
- 51%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 22 min
- Comfort score
- 66/100 · Good
What August feels like
Heat sets the pace, with highs around 89°F (32°C). Get out early and keep the hottest hours for somewhere cool.
Nights cool to an average low of 69°F (20°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.0 in (102 mm).
Plan around August
August sits mid-table; the best months are April and September & October.
- Comfort improves from 61/100 in July to 66/100.
- Our Nashville & Franklin route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — August falls outside it.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes89°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.0 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Franklin in August
Afternoons run hot (89°F), so these picks mix early-start outdoor spots with cool indoor breaks.
Leiper's Fork
Village of galleries and old clapboard shops in the hills west of Franklin, with a homespun Christmas parade in December.
Why now A break from 89°F afternoons.
Carnton
1826 plantation house that served as a field hospital during the 1864 Battle of Franklin, with the McGavock Confederate Cemetery.
Lotz House
1858 house museum on Columbia Avenue that stood at the center of the Battle of Franklin.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Gray's on Main
Southern restaurant and bar in the old Gray's pharmacy building, under its landmark neon sign.
Puckett's Franklin
Offshoot of the old Puckett's grocery in Leiper's Fork, serving barbecue, Southern plates and live music downtown.
Nearby in August
- Nashville in August~17 mi · highs 90°F, 4.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bardstown in August~151 mi · highs 87°F, 3.5 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Knoxville in August~164 mi · highs 89°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Louisville in August~172 mi · highs 87°F, 3.3 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
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 August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Franklin?
It's middling, scoring 66/100. The best months are April and September & October, at up to 87. Expect highs of 89°F (32°C) and 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain.
How hot is Franklin in August?
Average highs are 89°F (32°C) and average lows 69°F (20°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Franklin in August?
Some: about 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.1 in (1350 mm).
What should I pack for Franklin in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (89°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.0 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Franklin in August?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.