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Franklin in June
Franklin warms up: highs climb to 85°F (29°C), from 77°F in May, with lows of 66°F (19°C) and about 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain.
It scores 71/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 85°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 66°F (19°C)
- Rain
- 4.0 in (102 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 51%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 26 min
- Comfort score
- 71/100 · Good
What June feels like
Highs settle around 85°F (29°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 66°F (19°C).
With 77% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.0 in (102 mm).
Plan around June
June is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April and September & October).
- Longest days of the year, about 14 h 26 min of daylight.
- Humidity season begins: 77% on average, up from 80% in May.
- Comfort holds steady from May (73 → 71/100).
- Our Nashville & Franklin route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — June falls outside it.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clothes85°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics77% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.0 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Franklin in June
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Franklin Theatre
Restored 1937 Main Street movie house that screens holiday films and hosts Christmas concerts in December.
Arrington Vineyards
Hillside winery in the countryside east of Franklin, with tastings and wine by the glass on its wooded slopes.
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.
Leiper's Fork
Village of galleries and old clapboard shops in the hills west of Franklin, with a homespun Christmas parade in December.
Nearby in June
- Nashville in June~17 mi · highs 85°F, 4.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bardstown in June~151 mi · highs 82°F, 4.3 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Knoxville in June~164 mi · highs 86°F, 4.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Louisville in June~172 mi · highs 83°F, 4.5 in rain · 1°C (2°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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Franklin?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 71/100 against a best of 87 in April and September & October. Expect highs of 85°F (29°C) and 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain.
How hot is Franklin in June?
Average highs are 85°F (29°C) and average lows 66°F (19°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Franklin in June?
Some: about 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.1 in (1350 mm).
What should I pack for Franklin in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (85°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (77% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.0 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Franklin in June?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.