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April and September & October are the best time to visit Nashville on the climate data: October scores 86/100, with highs around 72°F (22°C) and 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain. March, May & June and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
These averages also cover Downtown Nashville, East Nashville, Lower Broadway and The Gulch.
Highs run from 46°F to 90°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 53.1 in (1350 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 46°F8°C | 50°F10°C | 60°F16°C | 70°F21°C | 78°F25°C | 85°F30°C | 89°F32°C | 90°F32°C | 84°F29°C | 72°F22°C | 60°F15°C | 49°F10°C |
| Avg low | 28°F-2°C | 31°F0°C | 40°F4°C | 49°F10°C | 59°F15°C | 67°F20°C | 70°F21°C | 69°F21°C | 62°F17°C | 50°F10°C | 38°F3°C | 32°F0°C |
| Rain | 4.0 in102 mm | 5.1 in129 mm | 4.5 in115 mm | 5.0 in128 mm | 5.1 in129 mm | 4.0 in102 mm | 4.9 in124 mm | 4.0 in102 mm | 3.6 in92 mm | 4.0 in101 mm | 3.9 in100 mm | 5.0 in126 mm |
| Humidity | 84% | 84% | 83% | 80% | 80% | 77% | 74% | 70% | 70% | 72% | 76% | 84% |
| Cloud | 65% | 69% | 63% | 57% | 59% | 51% | 52% | 50% | 46% | 49% | 52% | 65% |
| Comfort | 50 | 52 | 73 | 81 | 72 | 70 | 60 | 65 | 80 | 86 | 78 | 53 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 209 m (686 ft), close to Nashville's own ~128 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 46–50°F (8–10°C) and lows down to 28°F (-2°C). About 14.1 in (357 mm) of rain falls across these months, 26% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in December – February. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 52/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 60°F highs in March to 78°F by May. It's the wettest season, with about 14.6 in (372 mm) of rain, 28% of the year's total. May feels humid, with humidity near 80%. April is among the best-scoring months (season average 75/100).
Peak warmth: highs of 85–90°F (30–32°C). About 12.9 in (328 mm) of rain falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. June feels humid, with humidity near 77%. June score well without being the very best (season average 65/100).
Temperatures slide from 84°F highs in September to 60°F by November. It's the driest season, with only about 11.5 in (293 mm) of rain, 22% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 38°F (3°C). September & October are among the best-scoring months (season average 81/100).
By comfort score: 4 Great, 5 Good and 3 Fair. Great months: April and September – November. Tap a month for its own guide.
April and September & October are the best time to visit Nashville on the climate data: October scores 86/100, with highs around 72°F (22°C) and 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain. March, May & June and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
February is the wettest month, averaging about 5.1 in (129 mm) of rain. September is the driest, with about 3.6 in (92 mm). The yearly total is around 53.1 in (1350 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C) and highs of 46°F (8°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 90°F (32°C).
Yes: in June humidity averages 77% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 90°F (32°C).
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – February, bottoming out around 28°F (-2°C) in January.
Poll the group on April and September & October dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
