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Nashville in March
Nashville warms up: highs climb to 60°F (16°C), from 50°F in February, with lows of 40°F (4°C) and about 4.5 in (115 mm) of rain.
It scores 73/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 60°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 4.5 in (115 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 73/100 · Good
What March feels like
Highs near 60°F (16°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 40°F (4°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.5 in (115 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around March
March is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April and September & October).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, February – April.
- Comfort improves from 52/100 in February to 73/100.
- Our Nashville & Franklin route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — March falls outside it.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 40°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.5 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Nashville in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Cheekwood Holiday LIGHTS
Cheekwood's botanical garden and 1930s mansion lit with about a million lights on a mile-long winter walk.
Why now March scores 73/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Lower Broadway
Strip of neon-lit honky-tonks with live bands playing from late morning until late at night, no cover at most bars.
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 March
- Franklin in March~17 mi · highs 59°F, 4.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bardstown in March~135 mi · highs 55°F, 4.4 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Louisville in March~155 mi · highs 55°F, 4.4 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Knoxville in March~160 mi · highs 60°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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Nashville?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 73/100 against a best of 86 in April and September & October. Expect highs of 60°F (16°C) and 4.5 in (115 mm) of rain.
How cold is Nashville in March?
Average highs are 60°F (16°C) and average lows 40°F (4°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Nashville in March?
Some: about 4.5 in (115 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.1 in (1350 mm).
What should I pack for Nashville in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 40°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.5 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Nashville in March?
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