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Nashville weather by month: climate averages
Nashville averages 60°F (16°C) over the year. July is warmest, with highs around 89°F (31°C); January is coldest, with lows near 31°F (-1°C). About 55 inches (1399 mm) of precipitation falls on roughly 131 days a year, from 30 years of ERA5 data (1996–2025).
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precip. | Days ≥1 mm | Sunshine / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.1°C | -0.6°C | 112.5 mm | 10.6 | 6.2 h |
| February | 10.8°C | 1.1°C | 118.3 mm | 11.1 | 6.5 h |
| March | 15.6°C | 5.0°C | 125.3 mm | 11.6 | 8.0 h |
| April | 20.6°C | 9.8°C | 132.8 mm | 11.3 | 9.4 h |
| May | 25.4°C | 15.2°C | 130.4 mm | 12.3 | 10.6 h |
| June | 29.8°C | 19.8°C | 116.1 mm | 12.8 | 11.7 h |
| July | 31.4°C | 21.9°C | 128.3 mm | 13.9 | 11.8 h |
| August | 31.0°C | 21.4°C | 111.4 mm | 11.1 | 11.2 h |
| September | 27.9°C | 17.9°C | 108.4 mm | 8.5 | 9.8 h |
| October | 21.9°C | 11.7°C | 90.7 mm | 8.0 | 8.6 h |
| November | 15.1°C | 5.6°C | 101.5 mm | 8.9 | 7.0 h |
| December | 10.1°C | 1.8°C | 122.9 mm | 10.9 | 5.7 h |
Record high 1996–2025: 41.4°C on 2012-06-29. Record low: -20.9°C on 1996-02-04.
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (CC BY 4.0). Values are ERA5 reanalysis model data on a ~9–25 km grid, not readings from a weather station, so a single town’s thermometer can differ by a few degrees and local showers can be missed. Grid cell 36.17, -86.73 at 159 m. For snowfall, humidity and a best-time-to-visit score, open Nashville in the climate tool.
Nashville weather month by month
The wettest month in Nashville is April, averaging 5.2 in (133 mm); the driest is October at 3.6 in (91 mm). July has the most days with at least 1 mm of rain (about 14). July is the sunniest month, with about 11.8 hours of sunshine a day, against 5.7 hours in December. If you like average highs between 64 °F and 82 °F (18–28 °C) with few rainy days, aim for April, September and October.
Planning a particular day? See how often that date was wet or hot over 30 years with the event weather odds, or look up what the weather actually was on any past date in the historical weather archive.
Questions people ask
What is the warmest month in Nashville?
July, with an average daily high of 89°F (31°C) over 1996–2025.
What is the coldest month in Nashville?
January, when nights average about 31°F (-1°C).
What is the rainiest month in Nashville?
April has the most precipitation (about 5.2 in (133 mm)), and July has the most rainy days (about 14 days with 1 mm or more). The driest month is October.
How much sunshine does Nashville get?
About 8.9 hours of bright sunshine a day averaged over the year, from 5.7 h in December to 11.8 h in July. Sunshine here is the model’s estimate of hours with direct sun, not hours of daylight.
What is the best month to visit Nashville for mild weather?
By average high between 64 °F and 82 °F (18–28 °C) and the fewest rainy days: April, September, October. Prices, crowds and events are not included.