If you plan to visit Nashville in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +48°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 10 rainy days in the month and around 92 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:
January is usually the coldest month of the year in Nashville;
Average weather
☀️
+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
-11°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
92 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nashville has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Nashville in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nashville for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +72°F during the day to a minimum of +27°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +55°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 64% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +41°F.
Is Nashville warm or cold in January?
Nashville is typically chill in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +52°F to +48°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +36°F to +32°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
January is the coldest month in Nashville, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Nashville in January
Nashville weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+52°F
+48°F
+52°F
Min. temperature
-8°F
-11°F
-6°F
Max. temperature
+75°F
+75°F
+82°F
Rainfall
117 mm
92 mm
117 mm
Wind
2 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
71%
69%
67%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1019 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
5
5
5
Cloudy days
12
12
10
Rainy days
11
10
10
Snowy days
2
4
3
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +52°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +48°F.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 117 mm to 92 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 71% to 69%.Winds are stronger in comparison to December, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Nashville in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 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 increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Nashville based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 52% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 170 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 66 mm, which is considered heavy rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January 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 January in Nashville based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 3 mm.
January is one of the snowiest months in Nashville.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Nashville?
This is the weather in Nashville in January 2023:
1 January
🌫️
+70°F
2 January
☁️
+72°F
3 January
🌧️
+71°F
4 January
☁️
+64°F
5 January
☀️
+55°F
6 January
☀️
+54°F
7 January
☁️
+48°F
8 January
☁️
+50°F
9 January
☀️
+51°F
10 January
☀️
+63°F
11 January
☁️
+65°F
12 January
🌧️
+66°F
13 January
☁️
+51°F
14 January
☁️
+39°F
15 January
☀️
+54°F
16 January
☀️
+58°F
17 January
🌧️
+68°F
18 January
☁️
+67°F
19 January
☀️
+69°F
20 January
☁️
+51°F
21 January
☀️
+49°F
22 January
🌧️
+46°F
23 January
☁️
+49°F
24 January
☀️
+50°F
25 January
🌧️
+53°F
26 January
☁️
+39°F
27 January
☀️
+55°F
28 January
☀️
+60°F
29 January
☁️
+56°F
30 January
🌫️
+50°F
31 January
🌫️
+42°F
In January 2023 Nashville had 11 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +39°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Nashville climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Nashville in January 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 January:
Is January a good time to visit Nashville?
It’s always a good time to visit Nashville, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Nashville in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Nashville rainy in January?
Nashville is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Nashville in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nashville in January, 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.