Planning a trip to Nashville in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +79°F and approximately 5 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 13 rainy days and 149 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
149 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nashville has good weather in May.
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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 +88°F during the day to a minimum of +43°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +79°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 44% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +84°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
137 mm
149 mm
132 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
63%
69%
69%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
6
5
5
Cloudy days
8
8
7
Rainy days
12
13
12
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 137 mm to 149 mm.Humidity rises from 63% to 69%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in April to 5 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 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
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 48% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 78 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 15 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 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.
How was the weather last May in Nashville?
This is the weather in Nashville in May 2023:
1 May
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+65°F
2 May
☀️
+66°F
3 May
☀️
+69°F
4 May
☀️
+73°F
5 May
☀️
+71°F
6 May
☁️
+82°F
7 May
☁️
+86°F
8 May
🌧️
+81°F
9 May
☀️
+83°F
10 May
☀️
+83°F
11 May
🌧️
+78°F
12 May
☁️
+75°F
13 May
🌫️
+83°F
14 May
🌫️
+88°F
15 May
🌧️
+89°F
16 May
🌧️
+85°F
17 May
☁️
+81°F
18 May
☀️
+83°F
19 May
☁️
+79°F
20 May
☁️
+73°F
21 May
☀️
+78°F
22 May
☀️
+83°F
23 May
☀️
+81°F
24 May
☁️
+84°F
25 May
☀️
+83°F
26 May
☀️
+81°F
27 May
☁️
+81°F
28 May
☀️
+76°F
29 May
☁️
+79°F
30 May
☀️
+85°F
31 May
☀️
+84°F
In May 2023 Nashville had 15 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +64°F. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 26%. 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 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 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 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, 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.
