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Nashville in June
Nashville warms up: highs climb to 85°F (30°C), from 78°F in May, with lows of 67°F (20°C) and about 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain.
It scores 70/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 85°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 67°F (20°C)
- Rain
- 4.0 in (102 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 51%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 27 min
- Comfort score
- 70/100 · Good
What June feels like
Days are warm, averaging 85°F (30°C).
Nights cool to an average low of 67°F (20°C).
Humidity averages 77%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
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 27 min of daylight.
- Comfort holds steady from May (72 → 70/100).
- 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 clotheshighs average 85°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics77% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Nashville in June
June 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 June scores 70/100 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.
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.
Ryman Auditorium
1892 tabernacle known as the Mother Church of Country Music, hosting Christmas concerts and New Year's Eve shows.
Nearby in June
- Franklin in June~17 mi · highs 85°F, 4.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bardstown in June~135 mi · highs 82°F, 4.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Louisville in June~155 mi · highs 83°F, 4.5 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Knoxville in June~160 mi · highs 86°F, 4.3 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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Nashville?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 70/100 against a best of 86 in April and September & October. Expect highs of 85°F (30°C) and 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain.
How hot is Nashville in June?
Average highs are 85°F (30°C) and average lows 67°F (20°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Nashville 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 Nashville in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 85°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (77% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Nashville in June?
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