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Nashville (TN) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The best time to visit Nashville in the state of Tennessee is from April to October. During this period you have a warm temperature and little precipitation.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Nashville can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -3°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Nashville is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1364 mm. Nashville experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 155 mm in May, the wettest month, and 90 mm in February, the driest month.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Nashville can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Nashville (TN)

Mon   Dec 23
11°C | -4°C
S 5 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
13°C | 4°C
E 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
15°C | 4°C
SE 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Nashville in the United States of America

During the months of April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Nashville?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Nashville?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Nashville?
    May tops the wettest month list with 155 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Nashville?
    February is the driest month with 90 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Nashville?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 279 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.