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Nashville in March
what's the weather like?

Nashville in March: solid, though September remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 36.16°N 86.78°W
17°CMax temperature
41%Rainy days
9.5hSunshine / day

Nashville weather in March

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
5°C – 17°C
🌧 Rainy days
41% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.1/10)

Should you visit Nashville in March?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 41%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 17°C
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.5h/d

Our take: Favourable conditions in March (7.0/10). September scores higher but the gap is small.

Nashville in March by trip type

What to expect in March

🎯 Shoulder season — good value with reasonable accommodation prices Spring marks the start of the good season in Nashville. Temperatures rise (17°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 41% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (8.1/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Nashville

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌦️ January-1°C9°C36%4.07.8h4.3/10
🌦️ February2°C13°C46%5.87.7h4.4/10
🌦️ March5°C17°C41%4.59.5h7.0/10
🌤️ April10°C21°C39%4.611.3h7.4/10
🌤️ May16°C26°C45%4.712.0h7.8/10
🌤️ June20°C30°C47%5.413.0h7.7/10
🌤️ July22°C32°C55%5.812.7h7.2/10
🌤️ August22°C31°C47%6.112.1h7.4/10
🌤️ September19°C29°C32%5.211.4h8.1/10
🌤️ October12°C23°C26%3.410.6h7.8/10
⛅ November5°C16°C31%3.59.0h7.0/10
🌦️ December2°C11°C35%4.26.6h4.4/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Nashville averages 17°C, 41% rainy days and 9.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10. See methodology →

March vs September (best month)

The best month is September (score 8.1/10). Difference:

FAQ — Nashville in March

Is March a good time to visit Nashville?
March is an acceptable time for Nashville (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (8.1/10) if possible.
What to do in Nashville in March?
With 17°C max and 9.5h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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