Weather for Nashville in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +79°F during the day, and approximately 6 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 10 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 151 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
151 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nashville has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Nashville in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nashville for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +91°F during the day to a minimum of +50°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +82°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 22% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +90°F.
Is Nashville warm or cold in May?
Nashville is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +72°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +50°F to +61°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Nashville:
Climate in Nashville in May
Nashville weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+72°F
+79°F
+86°F
Min. temperature
+27°F
+36°F
+50°F
Max. temperature
+91°F
+93°F
+108°F
Rainfall
138 mm
151 mm
133 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
62%
68%
69%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
7
6
6
Cloudy days
14
15
14
Rainy days
9
10
10
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +72°F to +79°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 138 mm to 151 mm.Humidity rises from 62% to 68%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in April to 6 in May.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Nashville in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 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 decreasing during May, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Nashville based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 122 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Nashville, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Nashville wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 151 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 91 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Nashville?
This is the weather in Nashville in May 2023:
1 May
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+80°F
2 May
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+84°F
3 May
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+83°F
4 May
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+79°F
5 May
☀️
+83°F
6 May
🌧️
+72°F
7 May
☁️
+63°F
8 May
☀️
+73°F
9 May
☀️
+80°F
10 May
☀️
+85°F
11 May
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+89°F
12 May
🌫️
+90°F
13 May
☀️
+86°F
14 May
☀️
+87°F
15 May
☀️
+87°F
16 May
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+81°F
17 May
☀️
+85°F
18 May
☀️
+86°F
19 May
☀️
+91°F
20 May
☀️
+90°F
21 May
☀️
+91°F
22 May
🌧️
+78°F
23 May
☁️
+68°F
24 May
☁️
+80°F
25 May
🌧️
+79°F
26 May
🌧️
+76°F
27 May
☁️
+73°F
28 May
☁️
+73°F
29 May
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+85°F
30 May
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+89°F
31 May
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+90°F
In May 2023 Nashville had 20 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +63°F. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 28%. 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 May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Nashville climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Nashville in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1997 (+75°F) and the highest in 2012 (+88°F). The driest year was 2005 with only 33 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2003 with 653 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nashville in May:
Is May a good time to visit Nashville?
May 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 May?
May is warm in Nashville. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Nashville rainy in May?
Nashville is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Nashville in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nashville in May, 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, 2022.
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.