Best Time to Visit
🇺🇸 Nashville, United States · North America
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
9°
0°
Good
Feb
11°
2°
Good
Mar
16°
5°
Great
Apr
21°
10°
Great
May
25°
15°
Great
Jun
30°
20°
Good
Jul
31°
22°
Good
Aug
31°
21°
Good
Sep
28°
18°
Great
Oct
22°
12°
Great
Nov
15°
6°
Good
Dec
10°
2°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 0°C | 11 | 6h | 65% | 2 | Good | View |
| February | 11°C | 2°C | 11 | 6h | 65% | 2 | Good | View |
| MarchRecommended | 16°C | 5°C | 12 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 21°C | 10°C | 12 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 25°C | 15°C | 12 | 11h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| June | 30°C | 20°C | 13 | 12h | 65% | 9 | Good | View |
| July | 31°C | 22°C | 13 | 12h | 65% | 9 | Good | View |
| August | 31°C | 21°C | 11 | 11h | 65% | 9 | Good | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 28°C | 18°C | 8 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 22°C | 12°C | 8 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| November | 15°C | 6°C | 9 | 7h | 65% | 2 | Good | View |
| December | 10°C | 2°C | 11 | 6h | 65% | 2 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 21°C high, 10°C low
Mild conditions at 21°C (70°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 10°C (50°F).
Avg: 31°C high, 21°C low
Temperatures peak at 31°C (88°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 21°C (70°F).
Avg: 22°C high, 12°C low
Comfortable warmth at 22°C (72°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 12°C (54°F).
Avg: 10°C high, 1°C low
Cool to cold at 10°C (50°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 1°C (34°F).
The least favorable time to visit Nashville is January and February. During this period, you can expect cold weather.
January
Challenges: cold weather
February
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
June
Challenges: frequent rain
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Nashville during the best travel months (September, October, March), when temperatures range from 12°C to 22°C:
Nashville has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfa). The warmest month is August with highs of 31°C, while the coldest month is January at just 9°C. Annual rainfall averages 1327mm across approximately 131 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 9 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 22 | 15 | 10 |
| Low °C | 0 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 2 |
| Rain Days | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 |
| Rain mm | 106 | 116 | 126 | 130 | 125 | 109 | 112 | 94 | 92 | 91 | 100 | 126 |
| Sun h/day | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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