Nashville, TN weather by month
South · Station: Nashville International Airport, TN · NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
The best time to visit Nashville, TN is October–November, when average daytime highs are comfortable and rainfall sits at or below the city's monthly average. Nashville is hottest in July (avg high 91°F) and coolest in January (avg high 49°F). The wettest month is May (5 in) and the driest is October (3.4 in). Overall the annual mean temperature is about 60.8°F with 50.6 in of precipitation a year and 4.7 in of snow.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Monthly weather averages for Nashville
| Month | Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | Avg precip (in) | Avg snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49 | 30 | 4 | 2 |
| February | 54 | 33 | 4.5 | 1.5 |
| March | 63 | 40 | 4.5 | 0.7 |
| April | 73 | 49 | 4.7 | 0 |
| May | 80 | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| June | 88 | 66 | 4.4 | 0 |
| July | 91 | 71 | 4.2 | 0 |
| August | 90 | 69 | 3.8 | 0 |
| September | 84 | 62 | 3.8 | 0 |
| October | 74 | 50 | 3.4 | 0 |
| November | 61 | 39 | 3.9 | 0.1 |
| December | 52 | 33 | 4.4 | 0.4 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Best time to visit Nashville
Based on the normals above, the most pleasant window is October–November. In those months daytime highs are in the mild-to-warm range and precipitation is no higher than the city's typical month, so you avoid both the peak hot of July (when highs reach about 91°F — stay hydrated and seek shade midday) and the cool, darker conditions around January (highs near 49°F). Try to avoid May if rain would spoil your plans — it is the wettest month at 5 in. Use the packing & comfort tool to check any specific month.
How Nashville compares
Nashville's 50.6 in of annual precipitation and 60.8°F mean temperature put it in context with other US cities. See where it ranks for warmest in January, rainiest overall and driest overall, or browse the full list of cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Nashville?
The most comfortable time to visit Nashville, TN is October–November, when average daytime highs are mild and rainfall is at or below the city's average. Nashville is hottest in July (avg high 91°F) and coolest in January (avg high 49°F), per NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What is the average temperature in Nashville?
Nashville's annual mean temperature is about 60.8°F. The warmest month is July (average high 91°F, low 71°F) and the coolest is January (average high 49°F, low 30°F).
How much rain does Nashville get?
Nashville receives about 50.6 inches of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May (5 in) and the driest is October (3.4 in).
Does it snow in Nashville?
Yes. Nashville averages about 4.7 inches of snow a year. Snow normally falls between late autumn and early spring; summer months see none.
Source
Monthly averages from the NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Nashville International Airport, TN (reference values verified against the published normals). Climate normals describe a 30-year average, not a forecast; any individual year can differ. See our methodology for how "best time to visit" is derived.
Last updated: 2026-06-18