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Nashville in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Nashville in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Nashville in December 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Nashville in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +52°F and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 11 rainy days with an average precipitation of 117 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Nashville;

Average weather

☀️
+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
-8°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
117 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nashville has OK weather in December.
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Average temperature in Nashville in December

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

The temperature in December is +57°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +68°F during the day and a minimum of +25°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +57°F.

Is Nashville warm or cold in December?

Nashville is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +61°F to +52°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +43°F to +36°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Nashville, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Nashville in December

Nashville weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+61°F+52°F+48°F
Min. temperature
+16°F-8°F-11°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+75°F+75°F
Rainfall
114 mm117 mm92 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
67%71%69%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1019 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
855
Cloudy days
101212
Rainy days
111110
Snowy days
024

December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November. It’s getting colder in December. From +61°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +52°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 114 mm to 117 mm. Humidity rises from 67% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in November to 5 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Nashville is gradually decreasing during December, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Nashville based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 29%, leading to total precipitation of around 61 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how December 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.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Nashville based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Nashville.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Nashville?

This is the weather in Nashville in December 2024:
1 December
🌧️
+60°F
2 December
🌫️
+61°F
3 December
🌫️
+59°F
4 December
☁️
+57°F
5 December
☁️
+59°F
6 December
☁️
+53°F
7 December
☀️
+61°F
8 December
☀️
+64°F
9 December
☁️
+67°F
10 December
☁️
+61°F
11 December
☀️
+48°F
12 December
☀️
+58°F
13 December
☀️
+59°F
14 December
☀️
+62°F
15 December
☀️
+62°F
16 December
☁️
+61°F
17 December
🌧️
+55°F
18 December
☁️
+48°F
19 December
☀️
+42°F
20 December
☀️
+53°F
21 December
☀️
+55°F
22 December
☀️
+62°F
23 December
☁️
+53°F
24 December
☁️
+68°F
25 December
🌧️
+63°F
26 December
☁️
+61°F
27 December
☀️
+53°F
28 December
☁️
+49°F
29 December
☁️
+41°F
30 December
☁️
+44°F
31 December
☀️
+57°F
In December 2024 Nashville had 13 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 25%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 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 December 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 December:

Is December a good time to visit Nashville?

It’s always a good time to visit Nashville, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Nashville in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Nashville rainy in December?

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

Is it sunny in Nashville in December?

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

Other cities in USA

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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.