Nashville weather in May (Indiana, United States of America)

What's the typical weather in Nashville for May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During May, Nashville usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 24°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 12°C.

Precipitation

Nashville in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 14 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 270 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nashville climate page with graphs.

 

Nashville, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 270 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 60% *  

* Data from: Indianapolis, the United States of America (62 KM, 39 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Nashville, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nashville.

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