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Nashville in April
Nashville warms up: highs climb to 70°F (21°C), from 60°F in March, with lows of 49°F (10°C) and about 5.0 in (128 mm) of rain.
April opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 81/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 70°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 5.0 in (128 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 56 min
- Comfort score
- 81/100 · Great
What April feels like
Days are warm, averaging 70°F (21°C).
After dark, temperatures fall to about 49°F (10°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 5.0 in (128 mm) across the month.
Plan around April
April is one of Nashville's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 70°F, up from 60°F in March.
- 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 72/100.
- 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
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 70°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes5.0 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Nashville in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Cheekwood Holiday LIGHTS
Cheekwood's botanical garden and 1930s mansion lit with about a million lights on a mile-long winter walk.
Why now April scores 81/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Grand Ole Opry House
Home of the Grand Ole Opry, the long-running country music radio show; December brings Opry Country Christmas shows.
Robert's Western World
Classic Broadway honky-tonk with traditional country bands, cold beer and a fried bologna sandwich.
Loveless Cafe
Roadside cafe at the start of the Natchez Trace, serving biscuits, country ham and fried chicken since 1951.
Belmont Mansion
1850s Italianate villa on the Belmont University campus, decorated in period style for the Christmas season.
Nearby in April
- Franklin in April~17 mi · highs 69°F, 5.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bardstown in April~135 mi · highs 67°F, 5.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Louisville in April~155 mi · highs 67°F, 5.2 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Knoxville in April~160 mi · highs 70°F, 4.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
These averages also cover Downtown Nashville, East Nashville, Lower Broadway and The Gulch.
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.
Nashville in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Nashville?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 81/100. Expect highs of 70°F (21°C) and 5.0 in (128 mm) of rain.
How hot is Nashville in April?
Average highs are 70°F (21°C) and average lows 49°F (10°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Nashville 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 Nashville in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 70°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (5.0 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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