Nashville · SummerMonth summary
Nashville weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
72°F – 88°F
🌧 Rainy days
47% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Nashville in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Favourable conditions in August (7.4/10). September scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Nashville in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in August
In the height of summer, Nashville sees high temperatures (31°F). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 47% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (8.1/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 30°F | 48°F | 36% | 0.2in | 7.8h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 36°F | 55°F | 46% | 0.2in | 7.7h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 41°F | 63°F | 41% | 0.2in | 9.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 50°F | 70°F | 39% | 0.2in | 11.3h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 61°F | 79°F | 45% | 0.2in | 12.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 68°F | 86°F | 47% | 0.2in | 13.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 72°F | 90°F | 55% | 0.2in | 12.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 72°F | 88°F | 47% | 0.2in | 12.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 66°F | 84°F | 32% | 0.2in | 11.4h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 54°F | 73°F | 26% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 7.8/10 |
| ⛅ November | 41°F | 61°F | 31% | 0.1in | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 36°F | 52°F | 35% | 0.2in | 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 August, Nashville averages 88°F, 47% rainy days and 12.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10.
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Comparison
August vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -15%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Nashville in August
Is August a good time to visit Nashville?
August is an acceptable time for Nashville (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (8.1/10) if possible.
What to do in Nashville in August?
With 88°F max and 12.1h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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