Planning a trip to Nashville in August? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +88°F and approximately 6 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 13 rainy days and 116 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+88°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+106°F
Max.
116 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nashville has good weather in August.
Average temperature in Nashville in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nashville for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +99°F during the day to a minimum of +61°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +88°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +81°F.
Is Nashville warm or cold in August?
Nashville is typically hot in August.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +90°F to +88°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +72°F to +70°F.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
August is one of the warmest months in Nashville, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Nashville in August
Nashville weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+90°F
+88°F
+82°F
Min. temperature
+54°F
+50°F
+39°F
Max. temperature
+104°F
+106°F
+100°F
Rainfall
136 mm
116 mm
110 mm
Wind
2 m/s
1 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
70%
70%
70%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
4
6
9
Cloudy days
6
7
8
Rainy days
13
13
11
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as good as in July.It’s getting colder in August. From +90°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +88°F.As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 136 mm to 116 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 70%.Winds are calmer in comparison to July, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 4 to 6.
September brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Nashville in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Nashville is gradually increasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Nashville based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 144 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 37 mm, which is moderate rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 August in Nashville?
This is the weather in Nashville in August 2023:
1 August
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+87°F
2 August
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+86°F
3 August
🌧️
+82°F
4 August
🌧️
+83°F
5 August
☀️
+87°F
6 August
🌧️
+91°F
7 August
☀️
+89°F
8 August
☁️
+84°F
9 August
☀️
+85°F
10 August
🌧️
+83°F
11 August
🌫️
+92°F
12 August
🌫️
+87°F
13 August
☀️
+92°F
14 August
☁️
+92°F
15 August
☀️
+85°F
16 August
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+80°F
17 August
☀️
+85°F
18 August
☀️
+86°F
19 August
☀️
+88°F
20 August
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+93°F
21 August
☀️
+94°F
22 August
☀️
+95°F
23 August
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+98°F
24 August
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+99°F
25 August
☀️
+99°F
26 August
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+96°F
27 August
🌧️
+85°F
28 August
☁️
+84°F
29 August
☁️
+88°F
30 August
☀️
+85°F
31 August
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+81°F
In August 2023 Nashville had 20 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +99°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 41%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Nashville climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Nashville in August 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 August:
Is August a good time to visit Nashville?
August 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 August?
Absolutely, August is hot in Nashville. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Nashville rainy in August?
Nashville is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Nashville in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nashville in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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.