Nashville, Tennessee, features a humid subtropical climate with hot, muggy summers and relatively cold, wet winters. The city experiences pronounced seasonal changes, with abundant rainfall year-round, frequent spring thunderstorms, and occasional snow in winter. Long daylight hours and ample sunshine in summer make Nashville lively for outdoor events and music festivals.
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Nashville’s climate is shaped by its inland location and southern latitude, resulting in four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and humid, with average highs of 30–32°C and lows around 20–22°C. July is the warmest month, and heatwaves can push temperatures above 35°C. Humidity is high, making the heat feel more intense. Thunderstorms are frequent in late spring and summer, especially in May – the wettest month – while July and August are slightly drier but still see regular rain. Sunshine is abundant in summer, with 8–9 hours per day and daylight stretching up to 15 hours in June.
Winters (December–February) are relatively cold and wet, with average highs of 8–10°C and lows near -2 to 2°C. January is the coldest month, and snow is possible but usually light, averaging 7–10 cm per year. Rain is more common than snow, and winter months can be cloudy, with only 4–5 hours of sunshine per day. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are transitional, with variable weather, frequent rain showers, and comfortable temperatures (15–26°C). Spring is rainier and known for thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes, while autumn brings drier, sunny days and beautiful autumn foliage. Nashville receives about 1,290 mm of rain annually, with rainfall distributed fairly evenly across the year. Winds are generally light to moderate (13–18 km/h), and the city enjoys about 2,500–2,600 hours of sunshine per year.
| Average climate data for Nashville, United States | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average maximum temperature (°C) | 7 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 14 | 9 | 31 |
| Average minimum temperature (°C) | -1 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | -1 |
| Average precipitation (mm) | 57 | 70 | 49 | 79 | 67 | 79 | 102 | 81 | 51 | 55 | 45 | 58 | 792 |
| Average rainfall days (days) | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 170 |
| Average snowfall (mm) | 24 | 18 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 76 |
| Average snowfall days (days) | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 75 | 77 | 76 | 73 | 76 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 79 | 74 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
| Average daily daylight hours (h) | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
| Average daily sunshine hours (h) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 7 |
| Average cloud coverage (%) | 50 | 53 | 50 | 38 | 37 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 36 | 51 | 39 |
| Average UV index | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
The best time to visit Nashville is in spring (April–early June) and autumn (late September–October), when temperatures are mild (15–26°C), humidity is lower, and the city is alive with festivals and outdoor events. These seasons offer comfortable weather for sightseeing and enjoying Nashville’s music scene and parks.
The least favourable time is from late June to August, when Nashville is hottest and most humid. High temperatures (30–35°C), muggy conditions, and frequent thunderstorms can make outdoor activities uncomfortable. Winter (January–February) is also less ideal due to cold, wet weather and occasional snow.
Nashville has a humid subtropical climate with hot, muggy summers (30–32°C), relatively cold, wet winters (8–10°C), and pronounced seasonal changes. Rain falls year-round, and snow is possible in winter.
The best times to visit are spring (April–early June) and autumn (late September–October), when the weather is mild, rainfall is moderate, and the city hosts many festivals and outdoor events.
Yes, Nashville receives about 7–10 cm of snow per year, mostly in January and February. Snow is usually light and short-lived, with rain being more common in winter.
Nashville receives about 1,290 mm of rain annually, with the wettest month being May. Rain falls throughout the year, often as brief showers or thunderstorms in spring and summer.
Nashville enjoys about 2,500–2,600 hours of sunshine per year. Summer days are longest and sunniest, while winter is cloudier with only 4–5 hours of sunshine daily.
Tornadoes can occur in Nashville, especially in spring, but they are relatively rare. Thunderstorms and severe weather are more frequent in spring and early summer.
Pack layers and a rain jacket for spring and autumn, sun protection for summer, and warm, waterproof clothing for winter. An umbrella is useful year-round due to frequent showers.
The warmest month, with the highest average maximum temperature, is July (31.3 °C). The month with the lowest average maximum temperature is January (6.6 °C). Overall, the average maximum temperature over the whole year is 20.1 °C.
The month with the highest average minimum temperature is July (21.1 °C). The coldest month, with the lowest average minimum temperature, is January (-0.8 °C). Overall, the average minimum temperature over the whole year is 10.5 °C.
The wettest month, with the highest amount of precipitation, is July (101.9 mm). The driest month, with the least amount of precipitation, is November (44.5 mm). Over the whole year there are 792.4 mm of rainfall on average.
The month with the most days of rain is July (20.2 days). The month with the fewest days of rain is November (9.8 days). Over the whole year there are 169.7 days of rain on average.
The month with the most snowfall is January (23.9 mm). The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 mm). Over the whole year there are 76.3 mm of snowfall on average.
The month with the most days of snowfall is January (4.7 days). The months with the fewest days of snowfall are June, July and August (0 days). Over the whole year there are 15 days of snowfall on average.
The month with the highest average relative humidity is December (78.6 %). The month with the lowest average relative humidity is November (72 %). The overall average relative humidity over the whole year is 74.4 %.
The windiest month, with the highest average wind speed, is February (13 km/h). The calmest month, with the lowest average wind speed, is July (7.3 km/h). The overall average wind speed over the whole year is 10.5 km/h.
The month with the cloudiest skies, so the highest cloud coverage, is February (53.3 %). The month with the clearest skies, so the lowest cloud coverage, is June (29.2 %). Over the whole year there is an average cloud coverage of 39.1 %.
The month with the longest days, so the most daylight, is June (Average daylight: 14.1 h). The month with the shortest days, so the least daylight, is December (Average daylight: 9.1 h). Over the whole year there are 11.9 h of daylight per day on average.
The month with the most sunshine per day is June (Average sunshine: 10 h). The month with the least sunshine per day is February (Average sunshine: 4 h). Over the whole year there are 7 h of sunlight per day on average.
The months with the highest average UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index: 6). The months with the lowest average UV index are January, February and December (UV index: 2). Over the whole year the average UV index is 4.2.
