Nashville has sunny blue skies the majority of the time, but when it rains – it really pours. Nashville has 18.4% more rainy days than Seattle, but also has 48% more sunny days than Seattle. This means that we enjoy beautiful weather more often than not, but that there are still plenty of storms forcing you to stay inside.
Rain in Nashville is rarely a light sprinkle, rather it’s more often a ferocious downpour with crazy winds. This can make completing many of the fun activities in Nashville in possible, forcing you to stay inside. Read on to find out which times of year the weather is best for planning your visit to Nashville.
When is the best time to visit Nashville?
Nashville has the most sunny, warm days from April until October, making this stretch of months the best time to visit Nashville. These months are clear the majority of the time, showing clear blue skies and beautiful views of the city.
These months do have a high level of humidity, particularly in June until the end of August. This will be less impactful if you’re from the South or are used to humidity, but if you’re visiting from Montana be warned.
Visit Nashville in April, May and October for the best mild weather
If you don’t want to visit during the humid months, plan your trip to Nashville in April through May, or October. April and May is a gorgeous time to visit due to Spring blooms, whereas October is gorgeous due to the Fall colors.
Winter doesn’t last very long in Nashville, so you can expect the temperature to increase starting in February and March, prior to the end of Winter. If you do visit in December or January, prepare yourself for ice storms and closed roads. The city will shut down if there’s even a skiff of snow.
Average monthly weather in Nashville
The following section breaks the monthly weather down by month, so that you can best evaluate when you want to visit. This information was sourced from weather.gov.
January
Average high temperature: 48°F
Average low temperature: 31°F
February
Average high temperature: 55°F
Average low temperature: 37°F
March
Average high temperature: 60°F
Average low temperature: 40°F
April
Average high temperature: 70°F
Average low temperature: 55°F
May
Average high temperature: 78°F
Average low temperature: 60°F
June
Average high temperature: 80°F
Average low temperature: 65°F
July
Average high temperature: 90°F
Average low temperature: 72°F
August
Average high temperature: 90°F
Average low temperature: 70°F
September
Average high temperature: 80°F
Average low temperature: 60°F
October
Average high temperature: 70°F
Average low temperature: 55°F
November
Average high temperature: 55°F
Average low temperature: 35°F
December
Average high temperature: 50°F
Average low temperature: 30°F
This is the average from the last five years, so take it with the grain of salt. During the 2022 winter, our January was much colder than this average, while December 2021 was much warmer than this average. We recommend speaking with someone prior to visiting to understand the weather, the risks and the road conditions.
