Weather in Nashville
What's the weather like in Nashville?
Nashville has a wide swing between hot summers and cold winters and heavy rainfall, especially in the wet season. Average daytime highs range from 9°C (47°F) in January to 32°C (89°F) in July, with overnight lows around -1°C (31°F) and 22°C (71°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Nashville are April through May, and September through October.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region
- North America
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.163, -86.782
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C / 47°F | -1°C / 31°F | 115 mm | 15 | — |
| February | 11°C / 52°F | 1°C / 35°F | 162 mm | 16 | — |
| March | 16°C / 60°F | 5°C / 41°F | 132 mm | 17 | — |
| April | 21°C / 69°F | 9°C / 49°F | 137 mm | 16 | — |
| May | 26°C / 79°F | 15°C / 60°F | 123 mm | 19 | — |
| June | 30°C / 86°F | 20°C / 68°F | 154 mm | 20 | — |
| July | 32°C / 89°F | 22°C / 71°F | 167 mm | 22 | — |
| August | 30°C / 87°F | 21°C / 70°F | 200 mm | 22 | — |
| September | 28°C / 82°F | 18°C / 64°F | 125 mm | 13 | — |
| October | 22°C / 72°F | 12°C / 53°F | 128 mm | 14 | — |
| November | 15°C / 59°F | 5°C / 41°F | 102 mm | 12 | — |
| December | 11°C / 53°F | 3°C / 37°F | 137 mm | 14 | — |
Nashville by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
Seasonal patterns to know
Atlantic hurricane season runs June–November (peak August–October). Tropical storms and hurricanes are possible — peak risk is August–October.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nashville?
The most comfortable months in Nashville are usually April, September, October, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.
What is the hottest month in Nashville?
July is typically the hottest month in Nashville, averaging a high of 32°C (89°F).
What is the coldest month in Nashville?
January is usually the coldest, with average lows around -1°C (31°F).
Does it snow in Nashville?
Snow is rare in Nashville; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
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