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Nashville in August
Nashville's warmest month brings highs averaging 90°F (32°C), lows of 69°F (21°C) and about 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 65/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 90°F (32°C)
- Avg low
- 69°F (21°C)
- Rain
- 4.0 in (102 mm)
- Humidity
- 70%
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 23 min
- Comfort score
- 65/100 · Good
What August feels like
Expect proper heat: afternoons average 90°F (32°C), so plan walking and hiking for the morning and save midday for shade, lunch or a swim.
Lows average 69°F (21°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 60/100 in July to 65/100.
- 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 clotheshighs average 90°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Nashville in August
Start early and take shelter at midday: the picks below pair morning outings with places to cool off.
Gaylord Opryland Resort
Huge glass-roofed resort whose indoor gardens are strung with lights for A Country Christmas, with the ICE sculpture exhibit.
Why now A break from 90°F afternoons.
Grand Ole Opry House
Home of the Grand Ole Opry, the long-running country music radio show; December brings Opry Country Christmas shows.
Ryman Auditorium
1892 tabernacle known as the Mother Church of Country Music, hosting Christmas concerts and New Year's Eve shows.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
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.
Nearby in August
- Franklin in August~17 mi · highs 89°F, 4.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bardstown in August~135 mi · highs 87°F, 3.5 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Louisville in August~155 mi · highs 87°F, 3.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
- Knoxville in August~160 mi · highs 89°F, 3.7 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 August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Nashville?
It's middling, scoring 65/100. The best months are April and September & October, at up to 86. Expect highs of 90°F (32°C) and 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain.
How hot is Nashville in August?
Average highs are 90°F (32°C) and average lows 69°F (21°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Nashville 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 Nashville in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 90°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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