When to Go in Nashville

When to Go

Spring is probably the most attractive season in this part of the United States. Throughout the region cherry blossoms are followed by azaleas, dogwood, and camellias from April into May and by apple blossoms in May. Folk, crafts, art, and music festivals tend to take place in summer, as do sports events. State and local fairs are held mainly in August and September, though there are a few in early July and into October. Fall can be a delight, with spectacular foliage. In winter, temperatures generally average in the low 40s. Summer temperatures range from the high 70s to the mid-80s, now and then the low 90s.

The following are the normal daily temperature ranges for Nashville:

January 28-46°F (-2 to 8°C); February 30-51°F (-1 to 11°C); March 38-60°F (3-16°C); April 48-71°F (9-22°C); May 57-79°F (14-26°C); June 65-87°F (18-31°C); July 69-90°F (21-32°C); August 68-89°F 20-32°C); September 61-83°F (16-28°C); October 48-72°F (9-22°C); November 32-59°F (3-15°C); December 31-50°F (-1 to 10°C).

Holidays

Major national holidays include New Year's Day (Jan. 1); Martin Luther King, Jr., Day (3rd Mon. in Jan.); President's Day (3rd Mon. in Feb.); Easter Sunday; Memorial Day (last Mon. in May); Independence Day (July 4); Labor Day (1st Mon. in Sept.); Thanksgiving Day (4th Thurs. in Nov.); Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (Dec. 24 and 25); and New Year's Eve (Dec. 31).