In general the best time to visit Nashville is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +90°F in July and it has 4 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - October.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is August, September, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Nashville in different months
This is the average weather in Nashville for each month based on historic data:
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +90°F during July.
In January, February, December the weather is average. Expect around 31 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 117 mm in February.
Climate in Nashville
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Nashville for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+75°F
+82°F
+86°F
+91°F
+93°F
+108°F
+104°F
+106°F
+100°F
+97°F
+86°F
+75°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+48°F
+52°F
+63°F
+72°F
+79°F
+86°F
+90°F
+88°F
+82°F
+72°F
+61°F
+52°F
Minimum Temperature
-11°F
-6°F
+5°F
+27°F
+36°F
+50°F
+54°F
+50°F
+39°F
+28°F
+16°F
-8°F
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
69
67
63
63
69
69
70
70
70
68
67
71
Rain, mm
92
117
129
137
149
132
136
116
110
95
114
117
Snow, mm
13
13
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
Average wind speed, m/s
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Sunny Days
5
5
5
6
5
5
4
6
9
10
8
5
Cloud Days
12
10
10
8
8
7
6
7
8
9
10
12
Rainy Days
10
10
12
12
13
12
13
13
11
10
11
11
Snowy Days
4
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Nashville during the whole year:
The hottest month in Nashville is July with average maximum temperature going up to +90°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +32°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Nashville looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Nashville is December with average humidity going up to 71%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 63%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Nashville during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is October with approximately 10 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 95 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 13 rainy days and 149 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Nashville during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 3 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nashville:
What is the hottest month in Nashville?
The hottest month in Nashville is July with average maximum temperature of +90°F.
What is the coldest month in Nashville?
The coldest month in Nashville is January with minimum temperatures of +32°F.
Is Nashville worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Nashville could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Nashville?
if you're looking to visit Nashville when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, April, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 92 mm of rain.
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.