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Nashville in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Nashville in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Nashville, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Nashville in April 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Nashville in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +72°F and approximately 6 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 12 rainy days and 137 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+27°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
137 mm
Total precipitation
63%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nashville has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Nashville in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nashville for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +84°F during the day to a minimum of +37°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +72°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +73°F to +66°F.

Is Nashville warm or cold in April?

Nashville is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +63°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +43°F to +50°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Nashville:

Climate in Nashville in April

Nashville weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+63°F+72°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+5°F+27°F+36°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+91°F+93°F
Rainfall
129 mm137 mm149 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
63%63%69%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
565
Cloudy days
1088
Rainy days
121213
Snowy days
100

April weather is still as good as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +63°F to +72°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 129 mm to 137 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 63%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 5 to 6.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Nashville in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Nashville is gradually decreasing during April, going from 9 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Nashville based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 50% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 114 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 50 mm, which is considered heavy rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
April is one of the rainiest months in Nashville, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Nashville wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 42% chance of precipitation and 149 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 32% chance of precipitation and 92 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Nashville?

This is the weather in Nashville in April 2023:
1 April
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+73°F
2 April
☀️
+67°F
3 April
☁️
+65°F
4 April
☁️
+83°F
5 April
☀️
+84°F
6 April
🌧️
+64°F
7 April
☁️
+58°F
8 April
☁️
+56°F
9 April
☀️
+69°F
10 April
☀️
+72°F
11 April
☀️
+76°F
12 April
☀️
+78°F
13 April
☀️
+76°F
14 April
☁️
+72°F
15 April
☀️
+81°F
16 April
☁️
+79°F
17 April
☀️
+68°F
18 April
☀️
+81°F
19 April
☀️
+81°F
20 April
☀️
+84°F
21 April
☀️
+80°F
22 April
☁️
+67°F
23 April
☁️
+62°F
24 April
☀️
+60°F
25 April
☀️
+69°F
26 April
☀️
+72°F
27 April
🌧️
+66°F
28 April
☁️
+69°F
29 April
☁️
+71°F
30 April
☁️
+66°F
In April 2023 Nashville had 17 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 65%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Nashville climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Nashville in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+67°F) and the highest in 2007 (+74°F). The driest year was 2007 with only 738 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1979 with 2078 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nashville in April:

Is April a good time to visit Nashville?

April is a really good time to go to Nashville. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Nashville.

Can you sunbathe in Nashville in April?

April has mild temperatures in Nashville. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Nashville rainy in April?

Nashville is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Nashville in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nashville in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Nashville

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Nashville, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.