The month in detail
What to expect in December
In December, Nashville sees 11°C during the day with 4.2h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 26% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
December ranks 11 out of 12 months in Nashville. Compared to November: −5°C daytime, −0.7h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
UV index
3 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
3°
Daylight
9.5h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 23
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Is December the right month?
The best month in Nashville is September (8.5/10), 4.4 pts higher than December.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · United States
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyUS Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 9°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 38%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Location
Where is Nashville ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
United StatesTemperate climate with a 8.5 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
36.16°N · 86.78°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Nashville?
September is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 19.0°C lows, 7.5h of sunshine and 26.0% rainy days. The months of September & May offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Nashville get in September?
Nashville averages 7.5 sunshine hours per day in September. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.9/10.
What is the rainiest month in Nashville?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Nashville in September?
In September, overnight lows reach 19.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.
Is Nashville good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Nashville scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains September with a score of 7.9/10.
When should you avoid Nashville?
January is the most difficult month to visit Nashville, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Nashville in December?
The average UV index reaches 3 in December in Nashville (low), with about 9.5h of daylight. No protection needed.