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Wedding weather in Nashville
In Nashville, the driest months for a wedding are September, October, and November, when rain falls on about 29% of days. The wettest is July, with rain on about 54% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37% | 13% | 11.5 | 47°F (9°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 6.1 h/day |
| February | 45% | 19% | 12.6 | 53°F (12°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 6.1 h/day |
| March | 44% | 17% | 13.7 | 61°F (16°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 7.8 h/day |
| April | 41% | 15% | 12.4 | 69°F (21°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 9.3 h/day |
| May | 42% | 15% | 12.9 | 78°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 10.5 h/day |
| June | 46% | 18% | 13.7 | 86°F (30°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 11.7 h/day |
| July | 54% | 21% | 16.8 | 89°F (32°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 11.6 h/day |
| August | 49% | 20% | 15.3 | 87°F (30°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 10.6 h/day |
| September ✦ | 31% | 15% | 9.3 | 83°F (28°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 9.8 h/day |
| October ✦ | 29% | 13% | 9 | 73°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 8.6 h/day |
| November | 31% | 13% | 9.3 | 60°F (16°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 7 h/day |
| December | 36% | 17% | 11.2 | 53°F (12°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 5.8 h/day |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), daily data 2015–2024 for 36.16, -86.78. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in Nashville
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in Nashville are September and October.
When to be careful
July is the wettest month in Nashville: rain falls on about 54% of days, and 21% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
Nashville weather month by month
What a wedding day in Nashville usually looks like in each month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Nashville weather in January
In January, it rains (1 mm or more) on 37% of days in Nashville, about 11.5 days in the month, and 13% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 47°F (9°C), lows 31°F (0°C), with around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Nashville weather in February
In February, it rains (1 mm or more) on 45% of days in Nashville, about 12.6 days in the month, and 19% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 53°F (12°C), lows 35°F (2°C), with around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Nashville weather in March
In March, it rains (1 mm or more) on 44% of days in Nashville, about 13.7 days in the month, and 17% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 61°F (16°C), lows 42°F (5°C), with around 7.8 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Nashville weather in April
In April, it rains (1 mm or more) on 41% of days in Nashville, about 12.4 days in the month, and 15% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 69°F (21°C), lows 49°F (9°C), with around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Nashville weather in May
In May, it rains (1 mm or more) on 42% of days in Nashville, about 12.9 days in the month, and 15% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 78°F (26°C), lows 59°F (15°C), with around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Nashville weather in June
In June, it rains (1 mm or more) on 46% of days in Nashville, about 13.7 days in the month, and 18% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 86°F (30°C), lows 67°F (20°C), with around 11.7 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Nashville weather in July
In July, it rains (1 mm or more) on 54% of days in Nashville, about 16.8 days in the month, and 21% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 89°F (32°C), lows 72°F (22°C), with around 11.6 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Nashville weather in August
In August, it rains (1 mm or more) on 49% of days in Nashville, about 15.3 days in the month, and 20% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 87°F (30°C), lows 70°F (21°C), with around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Nashville weather in September
In September, it rains (1 mm or more) on 31% of days in Nashville, about 9.3 days in the month, and 15% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 83°F (28°C), lows 65°F (18°C), with around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Nashville weather in October
In October, it rains (1 mm or more) on 29% of days in Nashville, about 9 days in the month, and 13% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 73°F (23°C), lows 54°F (12°C), with around 8.6 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Nashville weather in November
In November, it rains (1 mm or more) on 31% of days in Nashville, about 9.3 days in the month, and 13% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 60°F (16°C), lows 42°F (6°C), with around 7 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Nashville weather in December
In December, it rains (1 mm or more) on 36% of days in Nashville, about 11.2 days in the month, and 17% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 53°F (12°C), lows 37°F (3°C), with around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in Nashville?
Based on 10 years of weather data, October is the driest month in Nashville, with rain on about 29% of days and average highs around 73°F (23°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are September and October.
What is the rainiest month in Nashville?
July is the rainiest month in Nashville: on average 16.8 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 21% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in Nashville?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in September it rains on about 31% of days in Nashville. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.