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Nashville in October: go or not?

Excellent time. Nashville in October scores 8.0/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 36.16°N · 86.78°W
⚡ This month's verdict
Go for it
Nashville · October
8.0
12–23°
Temperature
26%
Rain
7h
Sun
🏛️ Heritage🌧️ Moderate rain☔ Indoor sights
Photo : Chad Morehead via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in October

Autumn in Nashville is often underrated: 23.0°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 26.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (8.3/10) remains theoretically better.

October ranks 2 out of 12 months in Nashville. Compared to September: −6°C daytime, 6 pts fewer rainy days, −0.5h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in October

UV index
5 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
11°
Daylight
11.1h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 30
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Is October the right month?

The best month in Nashville is September (8.3/10), 0.3 pt higher than October.

See September →See all 12 months →
Context

Our verdict

Nashville, capital of Tennessee, is "Music City": world capital of country music, 180 recording studios, Grand Ole Opry since 1925. September-October are my favourite months (8.3-8.5/10): 12-29°C, 26-32% rain, ideal temperatures, foliage in Tennessee.

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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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Practical info

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 · 55%

🏛️ 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 States
Temperate climate with a 8.3 → 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 32.0% 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 7.8/10.
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 7.8/10.
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 October?
The average UV index reaches 5 in October in Nashville (moderate), with about 11.1h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.