Nashville (TN) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Nashville can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C (48°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 20°C (68°F) in August to -3°C (27°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Nashville is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1364 mm (54 in). Nashville experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 155 mm (6.1 in) in May, the wettest month, and 90 mm (3.5 in) in February, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Nashville Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Nashville.

The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 74%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 63%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year