When to go · Nashville
Nashville, month by month
The best months for Nashville: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.10 °C / -1 °C, 4 rain days50 °F / 30 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).12 °C / 1 °C, 5 rain days54 °F / 34 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.17 °C / 5 °C, 5 rain days63 °F / 41 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Nashville's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.23 °C / 9 °C, 5 rain days73 °F / 48 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Nashville's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.27 °C / 15 °C, 5 rain days81 °F / 59 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.31 °C / 19 °C, 4 rain days88 °F / 66 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), late Dec.33 °C / 21 °C, 4 rain days91 °F / 70 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), late Dec.32 °C / 21 °C, 4 rain days90 °F / 70 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Nashville's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.29 °C / 17 °C, 4 rain days84 °F / 63 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Nashville's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.23 °C / 10 °C, 3 rain days73 °F / 50 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.16 °C / 4 °C, 4 rain days61 °F / 39 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), late Dec.11 °C / 1 °C, 4 rain days52 °F / 34 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday