Nashville · AutumnMonth summary
Nashville weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
54°F – 73°F
🌧 Rainy days
26% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Nashville in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 23°F.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Nashville in October: 73°F and 10.6h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Nashville in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn in Nashville is often underrated: 23°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 26% 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 October, Nashville averages 73°F, 26% rainy days and 10.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10.
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Comparison
October vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +6°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Nashville in October
Is October a good time to visit Nashville?
October is an excellent time to visit Nashville (score 7.8/10). With 73°F, 10.6h of sunshine and 26% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Nashville in October?
With 73°F max and 10.6h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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