Nashville · WinterMonth summary
Nashville weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
30°F – 48°F
🌧 Rainy days
36% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Nashville in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Nashville in January: 36% rain, 7.8h of sunshine. Better to wait for September.
By trip type
Nashville in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Winter in Nashville is cool (9°F during the day). Days are short (7.8h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| 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 January, Nashville averages 48°F, 36% rainy days and 7.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.3/10.
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Comparison
January vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +20°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -4%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Nashville in January
Is January a good time to visit Nashville?
January is not recommended for Nashville (score 4.3/10). With 36% rainy days and 7.8h of sunshine, consider September (8.1/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Nashville in January?
It's cool with 48°F daytime and 30°F at night. 7.8h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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