Planning a trip to Nashville in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +63°F and approximately 5 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 12 rainy days and 129 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
March is usually the driest month of the year in Nashville
Average weather
☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+5°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
129 mm
Total precipitation
63%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nashville has good weather in March.
Average temperature in Nashville in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nashville for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +79°F during the day to a minimum of +23°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +63°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +77°F to +72°F.
Is Nashville warm or cold in March?
Nashville is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +52°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +36°F to +43°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Nashville:
Climate in Nashville in March
Nashville weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+52°F
+63°F
+72°F
Min. temperature
-6°F
+5°F
+27°F
Max. temperature
+82°F
+86°F
+91°F
Rainfall
117 mm
129 mm
137 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
67%
63%
63%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1016 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
5
5
6
Cloudy days
10
10
8
Rainy days
10
12
12
Snowy days
3
1
0
March often has better weather than February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +52°F to +63°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 117 mm to 129 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 67% to 63%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.
April brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Nashville in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 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 March, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Nashville based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 104 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 28 mm, which is moderate rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March 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 March in Nashville based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Nashville?
This is the weather in Nashville in March 2023:
1 March
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+77°F
2 March
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+71°F
3 March
🌧️
+71°F
4 March
☁️
+61°F
5 March
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+70°F
6 March
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+78°F
7 March
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+73°F
8 March
☁️
+59°F
9 March
☁️
+59°F
10 March
☁️
+56°F
11 March
☀️
+51°F
12 March
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+49°F
13 March
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+46°F
14 March
☁️
+44°F
15 March
☀️
+56°F
16 March
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+66°F
17 March
🌧️
+64°F
18 March
☀️
+48°F
19 March
☁️
+39°F
20 March
☀️
+53°F
21 March
☀️
+56°F
22 March
🌧️
+55°F
23 March
☁️
+73°F
24 March
☁️
+73°F
25 March
☀️
+73°F
26 March
☀️
+77°F
27 March
☀️
+72°F
28 March
☁️
+63°F
29 March
☀️
+63°F
30 March
☀️
+71°F
31 March
🌧️
+72°F
In March 2023 Nashville had 14 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +39°F. The average humidity was 65%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 25%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Nashville climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Nashville in March 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 March:
Is March a good time to visit Nashville?
March 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 March?
March 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 March?
Nashville is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Nashville in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nashville in March, 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.