Nashville Weather Forecast
Nashville weather: 72°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Nashville weather in October
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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° | 36° | 5,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 67° | 46° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 74° | 55° | 6,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 78° | 61° | 8,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 87° | 69° | 6,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 90° | 73° | 6,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 88° | 70° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 83° | 64° | 6,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 74° | 54° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 63° | 45° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 52° | 37° | 3,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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 | 60 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 | 48 in |
| Kentucky | 176 mi | 57°F | 37°F cooler | 47 in |
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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 72°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 73% 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 6:17 PM.
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 August 24, 2026 at 6:17 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
