Late winter · Weather & things to do
Nashville in February
The year's rain peaks now, with about 5.1 in (129 mm) falling in Nashville, alongside highs near 50°F (10°C) and lows of 31°F (0°C).
With a comfort score of 52/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cloud cover.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 31°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 5.1 in (129 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 41 min
- Comfort score
- 52/100 · Fair
What February feels like
Afternoons only reach about 50°F (10°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 31°F (0°C), so expect frost and ice.
Rain is a real factor, with about 5.1 in (129 mm) across the month.
Plan around February
February is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April and September & October.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by March, lows rise to 40°F.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (February – April), which brings about 14.6 in (372 mm) in total.
- Comfort holds steady from January (50 → 52/100).
- Our Nashville & Franklin route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — February falls outside it.
What to pack for February
- Insulated jackethighs only 50°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 31°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes5.1 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Nashville in February
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Grand Ole Opry House
Home of the Grand Ole Opry, the long-running country music radio show; December brings Opry Country Christmas shows.
Gaylord Opryland Resort
Huge glass-roofed resort whose indoor gardens are strung with lights for A Country Christmas, with the ICE sculpture exhibit.
Ryman Auditorium
1892 tabernacle known as the Mother Church of Country Music, hosting Christmas concerts and New Year's Eve shows.
Belmont Mansion
1850s Italianate villa on the Belmont University campus, decorated in period style for the Christmas season.
Robert's Western World
Classic Broadway honky-tonk with traditional country bands, cold beer and a fried bologna sandwich.
Nearby in February
- Franklin in February~17 mi · highs 49°F, 5.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bardstown in February~135 mi · highs 44°F, 3.8 in rain or snow · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, drier
- Louisville in February~155 mi · highs 43°F, 3.4 in rain or snow · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, drier
- Knoxville in February~160 mi · highs 51°F, 4.8 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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Nashville?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 52/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are April and September & October. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 5.1 in (129 mm) of rain.
How cold is Nashville in February?
Average highs are 50°F (10°C) and average lows 31°F (0°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Nashville in February?
Yes: about 5.1 in (129 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.1 in (1350 mm).
What should I pack for Nashville in February?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 31°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (5.1 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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