Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Nashville in September
Nashville sees its driest month, with just 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain, highs of 84°F (29°C) and lows of 62°F (17°C).
September opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 80/100 (3rd of 12).
- Avg high
- 84°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 62°F (17°C)
- Rain
- 3.6 in (92 mm)
- Humidity
- 70%
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 13 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What September feels like
Warm afternoons near 84°F (29°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 62°F (17°C), about 12°C (22°F) below the afternoon high.
Some rain is likely, about 3.6 in (92 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around September
September is one of Nashville's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April and September & October.
- Comfort improves from 65/100 in August to 80/100.
- Our Nashville & Franklin route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — September falls outside it.
What to pack for September
- Light, breathable clothes84°F afternoons
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 62°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.6 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Nashville in September
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 September scores 80/100 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.
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.
Robert's Western World
Classic Broadway honky-tonk with traditional country bands, cold beer and a fried bologna sandwich.
Nearby in September
- Franklin in September~17 mi · highs 84°F, 3.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bardstown in September~135 mi · highs 81°F, 3.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Louisville in September~155 mi · highs 82°F, 3.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Knoxville in September~160 mi · highs 84°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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Nashville?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 80/100. Expect highs of 84°F (29°C) and 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain.
How hot is Nashville in September?
Average highs are 84°F (29°C) and average lows 62°F (17°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Nashville in September?
Some: about 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.1 in (1350 mm).
What should I pack for Nashville in September?
Bring light, breathable clothes (84°F afternoons), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 62°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.6 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 September?
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