If you plan to visit Nashville in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +52°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 11 rainy days in the month and around 117 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin 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.
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
Going from a maximum of +68°F during the day to a minimum of +25°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +57°F.
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.
November
December
January
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 mm
117 mm
92 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
67%
71%
69%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1019 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
8
5
5
Cloudy days
10
12
12
Rainy days
11
11
10
Snowy days
0
2
4
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 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
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 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
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 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 2023:
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
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+61°F
8 December
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+64°F
9 December
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+67°F
10 December
☁️
+61°F
11 December
☀️
+48°F
12 December
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+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
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+42°F
20 December
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+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
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+49°F
29 December
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+41°F
30 December
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+44°F
31 December
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+57°F
In December 2023 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.
Are you planning a trip in December?
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.
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.