Nashville · SpringMonth summary
Nashville weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
61°F – 79°F
🌧 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°F.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Nashville in May: 79°F and 12.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
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
Spring marks the start of the good season in Nashville. Temperatures rise (26°F) 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-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 May, Nashville averages 79°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 79°F, 12.0h of sunshine and 45% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Nashville in May?
With 79°F max and 12.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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