Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Nashville in October
Nashville cools off: highs slip to 72°F (22°C), from 84°F in September, with lows of 50°F (10°C) and about 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain.
At 86/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 72°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 50°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 4.0 in (101 mm)
- Humidity
- 72%
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 03 min
- Comfort score
- 86/100 · Great
What October feels like
Highs settle around 72°F (22°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 12°C (22°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.0 in (101 mm).
Plan around October
October is one of Nashville's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: November highs fall to 60°F.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by November, the score drops to 78/100.
- Comfort improves from 80/100 in September to 86/100.
- Our Nashville & Franklin route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — October falls outside it.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 72°F
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 50°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Nashville in October
October 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 October scores 86/100 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.
Robert's Western World
Classic Broadway honky-tonk with traditional country bands, cold beer and a fried bologna sandwich.
Nearby in October
- Franklin in October~17 mi · highs 72°F, 4.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bardstown in October~135 mi · highs 68°F, 4.4 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Louisville in October~155 mi · highs 68°F, 4.3 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Knoxville in October~160 mi · highs 73°F, 3.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Nashville?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 86/100. Expect highs of 72°F (22°C) and 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain.
How hot is Nashville in October?
Average highs are 72°F (22°C) and average lows 50°F (10°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Nashville in October?
Some: about 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.1 in (1350 mm).
What should I pack for Nashville in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 72°F), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 50°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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