Best Time to Visit Nashville
The best time to visit Nashville is April to June, September to October.
Here's a month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.
The year at a glance
Choose a month on the ring to see what it's like.
Averages 15°C (58°F) with 136 mm of rain over the month.
5 of 12 months are a best time to visit.
Quick answer
Visit Nashville in April to June, September to October for the best weather and experience. Budget travelers should consider shoulder season for lower prices. A typical hotel night is $210, and daily spend is $33–$110 a person, hotel not included. What a trip costs →
- Best time: the months named above
- Good: either side of the best months
- Off-peak: expect trade-offs, and often deals
Month-by-month guide
January
Off-peakCold, wet. Averages 4°C (39°F) with 117 mm of rain over the month.
February
Off-peakCold, very wet. Averages 6°C (43°F) with 159 mm of rain over the month.
March
GoodCool, wet. Averages 10°C (50°F) with 139 mm of rain over the month.
April
Best timeMild, wet. Averages 15°C (58°F) with 136 mm of rain over the month.
May
Best timeWarm, wet. Averages 20°C (68°F) with 122 mm of rain over the month.
June
Best timeWarm, wet. Averages 25°C (76°F) with 150 mm of rain over the month.
July
GoodHot, very wet. Averages 26°C (79°F) with 171 mm of rain over the month.
August
GoodWarm, very wet. Averages 25°C (78°F) with 198 mm of rain over the month.
September
Best timeWarm, wet. Averages 23°C (73°F) with 129 mm of rain over the month.
October
Best timeMild, wet. Averages 17°C (62°F) with 124 mm of rain over the month.
November
GoodCool, wet. Averages 10°C (49°F) with 101 mm of rain over the month.
December
Off-peakCold, wet. Averages 7°C (45°F) with 137 mm of rain over the month.
What the weather actually does in Nashville
Monthly averages from ten years of recorded weather (2014–2023), not a forecast.
Nashville is warmest in July (26°C / 79°F) and coolest in January (4°C / 39°F). August is the wettest month at 198 mm of rain, and November the driest at 101 mm. On weather alone, the most comfortable months for walking around (roughly 18–26°C without heavy rain) are May and September.
| Month | Avg temp | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4°C 39°F | 117 mm | |
| Feb | 6°C 43°F | 159 mm | |
| Mar | 10°C 50°F | 139 mm | |
| Apr | 15°C 58°F | 136 mm | |
| May | 20°C 68°F | 122 mm | |
| Jun | 25°C 76°F | 150 mm | |
| Jul | 26°C 79°F | 171 mm | |
| Aug | 25°C 78°F | 198 mm | |
| Sep | 23°C 73°F | 129 mm | |
| Oct | 17°C 62°F | 124 mm | |
| Nov | 10°C 49°F | 101 mm | |
| Dec | 7°C 45°F | 137 mm |
Comfort scores 18–26°C and under 30 mm of rain highest. Weather data: Open-Meteo historical archive (CC BY 4.0).
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