Nashville, TN Weather by Month and Climate Averages
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What is the weather like in Nashville, TN?
Nashville, TN gets 53.2 in of precipitation a year over about 91 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 90°F) and January the coldest (average low 28°F).
Station: SHELBY BOTTOMS NATURE CTR, 5 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 2008–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Humid subtropical climate
Nashville, TN has hot summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 48°F in January to 90°F in July. March is usually the wettest month, and snow falls in winter. The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and October, when daytime highs sit near 73°F.
Season
Months
Avg low
Avg high
Winter
Dec–Feb
31°
51°
Spring
Mar–May
48°
72°
Summer
Jun–Aug
67°
88°
Autumn
Sep–Nov
48°
72°
How much rain does Nashville get?
Nashville gets 53.2 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 91 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 52% of the US.
March is the wettest month, with 5.4 in. August is the driest, with 3.7 in. April has the most rainy days, about 9.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 27 days, to October 11, 2022.
From September 2025 to August 2026 Nashville got 44.0 in of rain, against a normal of 53.2 in for those months. July 2026 had the most, with 9.0 in.
Monthly rainfall, September 2025 to August 2026, in inches. The dash on each month marks its 1991–2020 normal.
In January, Nashville averages a high of 48°F and a low of 28°F. It gets 4.7 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 34% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 78°F (2022) and the record low is 0°F (2014).
Nashville weather in February
In February, Nashville averages a high of 53°F and a low of 33°F. It gets 4.6 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 37% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 79°F (2017) and the record low is 3°F (2015).
Nashville weather in March
In March, Nashville averages a high of 62°F and a low of 40°F. It gets 5.4 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 37% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 89°F (2026) and the record low is 6°F (2015).
Nashville weather in April
In April, Nashville averages a high of 72°F and a low of 47°F. It gets 4.8 in of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 92°F (2011) and the record low is 23°F (2016). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Nashville weather in May
In May, Nashville averages a high of 80°F and a low of 57°F. It gets 5.3 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 39% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 98°F (2024) and the record low is 33°F (2020).
Nashville weather in June
In June, Nashville averages a high of 87°F and a low of 65°F. It gets 4.3 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 107°F (2012) and the record low is 46°F (2012).
Nashville weather in July
In July, Nashville averages a high of 90°F and a low of 68°F. It gets 4.3 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 106°F (2012) and the record low is 53°F (2014).
Nashville weather in August
In August, Nashville averages a high of 88°F and a low of 67°F. It gets 3.7 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 102°F (2011) and the record low is 51°F (2025).
Nashville weather in September
In September, Nashville averages a high of 84°F and a low of 60°F. It gets 4.2 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 99°F (2011) and the record low is 40°F (2012).
Nashville weather in October
In October, Nashville averages a high of 73°F and a low of 48°F. It gets 3.8 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 97°F (2019) and the record low is 26°F (2013). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Nashville weather in November
In November, Nashville averages a high of 61°F and a low of 36°F. It gets 3.8 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 87°F (2016) and the record low is 13°F (2019).
Nashville weather in December
In December, Nashville averages a high of 52°F and a low of 32°F. It gets 4.3 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 77°F (2013) and the record low is -4°F (2022).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Nashville
October is the sunniest month in Nashville, with estimated sunshine of 57% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest, at 34%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 44% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Nashville is cloudier than 70% of the US.
Humidity peaks in August at 74% and is lowest in March at 60%.
Nashville has about 41 days a year above 90°F. Nashville is hotter than 62% of the US.
The first fall freeze in Nashville typically comes around October 31, and the last spring freeze around April 6. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 208 days.
Nashville weather records
These records cover SHELBY BOTTOMS NATURE CTR during 2008–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Nashville station is 107°F, on June 30, 2012. The coldest is -4°F, on December 23, 2022.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 5.3 in of precipitation, on May 5, 2009.
The best time to visit Nashville
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and October, when daytime highs sit near 73°F.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 51°F and lows near 31°F. Snow is possible.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 72°F and lows near 48°F.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 88°F and lows near 67°F. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 72°F and lows near 48°F.
Nashville climate questions
How much rain does Nashville get?
Nashville gets 53.2 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 91 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Nashville?
March is the wettest month in Nashville, with 5.4 in. August is the driest, with 3.7 in.
How many rainy days does Nashville have a year?
Nashville has about 91 days with measurable rain in an average year. April has the most, about 9.
What is the hottest month in Nashville?
July is the warmest month in Nashville, with an average high of 90°F.
What is the coldest month in Nashville?
January is the coldest month in Nashville, with an average low of 28°F.
What is the record high temperature in Nashville?
Within the available 2008–2026 station history, the record high at the Nashville station is 107°F, set on June 30, 2012. The record low is -4°F, on December 23, 2022.
What is the sunniest month in Nashville?
October is the sunniest month in Nashville, with estimated sunshine of 57% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Nashville?
The first fall freeze in Nashville typically comes around October 31. The last spring freeze is around April 6.
What is the best time to visit Nashville?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and October, when daytime highs sit near 73°F.
