Nashville climate
Nashville (Tennessee, United States) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 15 °C59 °F, and about 1,351 mm53 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Nashville climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 745 | −228 | 337 | 1024.0 | 22 |
| Feb | 1049 | −131 | 440 | 1295.1 | 18 |
| Mar | 1559 | 439 | 1049 | 1154.5 | 9 |
| Apr | 2169 | 949 | 1559 | 1285.0 | 1 |
| May | 2577 | 1558 | 2068 | 1295.1 | 0 |
| Jun | 2985 | 1967 | 2476 | 1024.0 | 0 |
| Jul | 3289 | 2170 | 2679 | 1244.9 | 0 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2069 | 2679 | 1024.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 2984 | 1662 | 2373 | 923.6 | 0 |
| Oct | 2272 | 1049 | 1661 | 1014.0 | 1 |
| Nov | 1559 | 338 | 948 | 1003.9 | 9 |
| Dec | 1049 | 031 | 540 | 1275.0 | 18 |
| Year | 3290 | −228 | 1559 | 1,35153 | 77 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84% | 65% | 2.2 | 9:57 |
| Feb | 84% | 69% | 2.8 | 10:49 |
| Mar | 82% | 63% | 3.9 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 80% | 57% | 5.2 | 13:04 |
| May | 80% | 59% | 5.7 | 14:04 |
| Jun | 77% | 51% | 6.3 | 14:36 |
| Jul | 74% | 52% | 6.1 | 14:23 |
| Aug | 70% | 50% | 5.6 | 13:31 |
| Sep | 70% | 46% | 4.7 | 12:21 |
| Oct | 72% | 49% | 3.6 | 11:12 |
| Nov | 76% | 52% | 2.6 | 10:11 |
| Dec | 84% | 65% | 1.9 | 9:42 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Nashville is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C89 °F and a low of 21 °C70 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 7 °C45 °F and lows −2 °C28 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23.8 °C42.8 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,351 mm53 in of precipitation per year. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is February (129 mm5.1 in), the driest is September (92 mm3.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 70% in September to 84% in February. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 46%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 mph) in July to 8 km/h (5 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 9.7 hours in December to 14.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Nashville
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are September and October: average highs of 22 °C72 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 92 mm3.6 in to 101 mm4.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 7 °C45 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Nashville
- Winter (December–February) — highs 745 to 10 °C49 °F, lows −228 to 0 °C31 °F, about 119 mm4.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes, shoes with good grip, as frost is common and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1559 to 25 °C77 °F, lows 439 to 15 °C58 °F, about 124 mm4.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2985 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 1967 to 21 °C70 °F, about 109 mm4.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1559 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 338 to 16 °C62 °F, about 98 mm3.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Nashville compares
Of the 222 places in the United States covered by World Climates, Nashville is the 112th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 22nd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the United States climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Kutaisi (Georgia, Cfa), Himeji (Japan, Cfa) and Padua (Italy, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Murfreesboro 50 km · 15 °C59 °F · 1,367 mm54 in
- Clarksville 65 km · 15 °C58 °F · 1,316 mm52 in
- Huntsville 161 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,396 mm55 in
- Chattanooga 182 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,355 mm53 in
- Evansville 212 km · 14 °C56 °F · 1,243 mm49 in
- Louisville 249 km · 13 °C56 °F · 1,272 mm50 in
- Knoxville 258 km · 15 °C60 °F · 1,308 mm52 in
- Lexington 288 km · 13 °C55 °F · 1,231 mm48 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Nashville?
July is the warmest month in Nashville, with an average high of 32 °C (89 °F) and an average low of 21 °C (70 °F).
What is the coldest month in Nashville?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 7 °C (45 °F) and an average low of -2 °C (28 °F).
When does it rain the most in Nashville?
February is the wettest month with about 129 mm (5.1 in) of precipitation; September is the driest with about 92 mm (3.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Nashville?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.