Best Time to Visit Nashville
Best time to visit Nashville: August and October. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Nashville
Go in August and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Nashville month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 27° | 4,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 56° | 35° | 5,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 67° | 46° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 74° | 54° | 6,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 78° | 61° | 8,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 87° | 68° | 6,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 90° | 73° | 6,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 90° | 70° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 86° | 67° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 75° | 55° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 63° | 44° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 52° | 36° | 3,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Nashville compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Nashville.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson County | 0 mi | 62°F | about the same | 59 in |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 80 mi | 59°F | 35°F cooler | 52 in |
| Cumberland Falls State Resort Park | 143 mi | 58°F | 35°F cooler | 50 in |
| Louisville | 155 mi | 58°F | 35°F cooler | 49 in |
| Kentucky | 176 mi | 57°F | 37°F cooler | 49 in |
Best time to visit each airport in Nashville
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Best time to visit each zip / postal code in Nashville
1 zip and postal codes mapped in this atlas
Best time to visit each area code in Nashville
1 area codes mapped in this atlas
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 68°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Nashville is a city in Tennessee. Nashville is known for Country music and honky-tonks. It has a population of about 690.000.
Right now it is 52°F (11°C) in Nashville with clear. It feels like 49°F. Today runs from 46°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Nashville is August and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 27°F.
The closest major airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA), about 6 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mammoth Cave National Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 78°F is 2.7°F above the 75°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Nashville today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Nashville right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:24 AM, Oct 29 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 78° / 64°
Light drizzle · 9% rain · wind 10 mph
🌧️ 64° / 60°
Rain · 65% rain · wind 10 mph
Things to do in Nashville
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Nashville.
Quick facts about Nashville
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 36°9′45.7″N 86°46′53.8″W (36.1627, -86.7816) |
| Population | 690.000 |
| Known for | Country music and honky-tonks |
| Local time | 1:24 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | August and October |
| Climate | Continental |
Explore Nashville
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Nashville?
Nashville is a city in Tennessee. Its coordinates are 36.1627, -86.7816. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Nashville right now?
It is currently 52°F (11°C) with clear. Humidity is 72% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Nashville?
August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Nashville, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Nashville in?
Nashville observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 1:24 AM.
How many people live in Nashville?
Nashville has a population of approximately 690.000.
What is the nearest airport to Nashville?
The closest airports are Nashville International Airport (BNA), 6 mi away and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 219 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Nashville?
Popular options include Mammoth Cave National Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
What places are in Nashville?
Nashville covers 3 places in this atlas, including Nashville International Airport, ZIP Code 37203 and Area Code 615.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 29, 2026 at 1:24 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
