City in Tennessee, United States
Nashville weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Nashville
Apr–May and Sep–Oct are warm and pleasant. Jun–Aug is hot and humid; Dec–Feb can be cold and icy. Spring and weekends are busiest.
Nashville weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan7°102 mm
- Feb10°129 mm
- Mar15°115 mm
- Apr21°128 mm
- May25°129 mm
- Jun29°102 mm
- Jul32°124 mm
- Aug32°102 mm
- Sep29°92 mm
- Oct22°101 mm
- Nov15°100 mm
- Dec10°126 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C45°F | -2°C28°F | 102 mm | 84% | Cold |
| February | 10°C49°F | -1°C31°F | 129 mm | 84% | Cold |
| March | 15°C59°F | 4°C39°F | 115 mm | 82% | Cool |
| April | 21°C69°F | 9°C49°F | 128 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| May | 25°C77°F | 15°C58°F | 129 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| June | 29°C85°F | 19°C67°F | 102 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| July | 32°C89°F | 21°C70°F | 124 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| August | 32°C90°F | 20°C69°F | 102 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| September | 29°C84°F | 16°C62°F | 92 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| October | 22°C72°F | 10°C49°F | 101 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| November | 15°C59°F | 3°C38°F | 100 mm | 76% | Cool |
| December | 10°C49°F | 0°C31°F | 126 mm | 84% | Cold |
Best months across United States
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (26°C) |
| Las Vegas | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (42°C) |
| Los Angeles | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Orlando | Feb–Apr, Nov | May (31°C) |
| Miami | Nov–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| San Francisco | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Sep (24°C) |
| Honolulu | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Sep (28°C) |
| Washington, D.C. | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Chicago | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Boston | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| New Orleans | Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jul (30°C) |
| San Diego | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Seattle | Jun–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Maui | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Sep (22°C) |
| Nashville | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Austin | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| Miami Beach | Nov–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Key West | Dec–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Denver | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Philadelphia | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Portland | Jun–Sep | Aug (29°C) |
| Atlanta | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| San Antonio | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| Charleston | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Savannah | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Fort Lauderdale | Dec–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Kauai | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Sep (27°C) |
| Big Island | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Sedona | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (35°C) |
| Scottsdale | Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jul (42°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Nashville?
Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Apr–May and Sep–Oct are warm and pleasant. Jun–Aug is hot and humid; Dec–Feb can be cold and icy. Spring and weekends are busiest.
When is the rainy season in Nashville?
Rain peaks in February with about 129 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Nashville?
August, with average highs of 32°C (90°F).
How cold does Nashville get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -2°C (28°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- WeGo Public Transit
- Nashville International Airport
- Visit Music City (tourism)
- Nashville Metro Water Services
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.