Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Nashville in November
Nashville cools off: highs slip to 60°F (15°C), from 72°F in October, with lows of 38°F (3°C) and about 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain.
It scores 78/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 60°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 38°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 3.9 in (100 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 02 min
- Comfort score
- 78/100 · Great
What November feels like
Days are mild at around 60°F (15°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 38°F (3°C), about 12°C (22°F) below the afternoon high.
Some rain is likely, about 3.9 in (100 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around November
November is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April and September & October).
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 7°C (13°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 86/100 in October to 78/100.
- Our Nashville & Franklin route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — November is part of it.
What to pack for November
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 38°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.9 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Nashville in November
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Gaylord Opryland Resort
Huge glass-roofed resort whose indoor gardens are strung with lights for A Country Christmas, with the ICE sculpture exhibit.
Lower Broadway
Strip of neon-lit honky-tonks with live bands playing from late morning until late at night, no cover at most bars.
Ryman Auditorium
1892 tabernacle known as the Mother Church of Country Music, hosting Christmas concerts and New Year's Eve 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.
Nearby in November
- Franklin in November~17 mi · highs 59°F, 3.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bardstown in November~135 mi · highs 55°F, 3.9 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Louisville in November~155 mi · highs 55°F, 3.8 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Knoxville in November~160 mi · highs 61°F, 3.9 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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Nashville?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 78/100 against a best of 86 in April and September & October. Expect highs of 60°F (15°C) and 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain.
How cold is Nashville in November?
Average highs are 60°F (15°C) and average lows 38°F (3°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Nashville in November?
Some: about 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.1 in (1350 mm).
What should I pack for Nashville in November?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 38°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.9 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Nashville
Routes in season in November
- Nashville & Franklin Late Nov – Dec
Planning Nashville in November?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.