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Nashville weather in August (Tennessee, United States of America)

Looking to travel to Nashville in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Nashville typically experiences very high temperatures and high rainfall. August is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 32°C, while nights can cool down to about 20°C. Often, it stands out as the year's warmest month. With this in mind, cool breathable fabrics will make navigating the heat much more bearable. Always be ready to embrace the warmth while staying cool and protected.

Nashville in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 262 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days April, May, June, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nashville, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 111 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 73%  
SunshineSunshine 262 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 63%  

Where to go in the United States of America in August

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

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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 Nashville in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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