Nashville · SpringMonth summary
Nashville weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
16°C – 26°C
🌧 Rainy days
45% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Nashville in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 26°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.8/10). September scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Nashville in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Spring marks the start of the good season in Nashville. Temperatures rise (26°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 45% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (8.1/10) remains theoretically better.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | -1°C | 9°C | 36% | 4.0 | 7.8h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 2°C | 13°C | 46% | 5.8 | 7.7h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 5°C | 17°C | 41% | 4.5 | 9.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 10°C | 21°C | 39% | 4.6 | 11.3h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 16°C | 26°C | 45% | 4.7 | 12.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 20°C | 30°C | 47% | 5.4 | 13.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 22°C | 32°C | 55% | 5.8 | 12.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 22°C | 31°C | 47% | 6.1 | 12.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 19°C | 29°C | 32% | 5.2 | 11.4h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 12°C | 23°C | 26% | 3.4 | 10.6h | 7.8/10 |
| ⛅ November | 5°C | 16°C | 31% | 3.5 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 2°C | 11°C | 35% | 4.2 | 6.6h | 4.4/10 |
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 May, Nashville averages 26°C, 45% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10.
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Comparison
May vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -13%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Nashville in May
Is May a good time to visit Nashville?
May is an excellent time to visit Nashville (score 7.8/10). With 26°C, 12.0h of sunshine and 45% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Nashville in May?
With 26°C max and 12.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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