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Nashville in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Nashville in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Nashville, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Nashville in October 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Nashville in October? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +72°F and approximately 10 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 10 rainy days and 95 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
95 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nashville has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Nashville in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nashville for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +88°F during the day to a minimum of +34°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 67% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +52°F.

Is Nashville warm or cold in October?

Nashville is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +82°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +63°F to +52°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Nashville:

Climate in Nashville in October

Nashville weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+82°F+72°F+61°F
Min. temperature
+39°F+28°F+16°F
Max. temperature
+100°F+97°F+86°F
Rainfall
110 mm95 mm114 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
70%68%67%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
9108
Cloudy days
8910
Rainy days
111011
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as good as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +82°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +72°F. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 110 mm to 95 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 70% to 68%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 9 to 10.

November brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Nashville in October 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 increasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Nashville based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 38 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how October 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.

How was the weather last October in Nashville?

This is the weather in Nashville in October 2023:
1 October
☀️
+87°F
2 October
☀️
+88°F
3 October
☀️
+87°F
4 October
☀️
+85°F
5 October
☁️
+79°F
6 October
🌫️
+77°F
7 October
☀️
+69°F
8 October
☀️
+67°F
9 October
☁️
+72°F
10 October
☀️
+75°F
11 October
☀️
+73°F
12 October
☀️
+80°F
13 October
☁️
+75°F
14 October
☁️
+70°F
15 October
☁️
+59°F
16 October
☁️
+56°F
17 October
☁️
+62°F
18 October
☀️
+72°F
19 October
☀️
+72°F
20 October
☀️
+73°F
21 October
☀️
+82°F
22 October
☀️
+73°F
23 October
☀️
+79°F
24 October
☀️
+78°F
25 October
☀️
+81°F
26 October
☀️
+82°F
27 October
🌧️
+80°F
28 October
☁️
+85°F
29 October
🌧️
+79°F
30 October
☁️
+70°F
31 October
☀️
+51°F
In October 2023 Nashville had 19 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Nashville climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Nashville in October 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 October:

Is October a good time to visit Nashville?

October 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 October?

October 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 October?

Nashville is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Nashville in October?

The amount of sunny days in Nashville during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in USA

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Monthly weather in Nashville

Source of the data

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.