Nashville, Tennessee Weather in May
United States · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high25°C (77°F)
Avg low14°C (58°F)
Rainfall126 mm (5.0 in)
RatingFair 6.1/10
In May, Nashville has average highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 14°C (58°F). May is spring in United States. The month is wet, with about 126 mm (5.0 in) of rain spread over 13 days. You get roughly 13.9 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Nashville?
May is a fair time to visit Nashville (6.1/10) mainly because of the rain. For better weather, go in September and October.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 25°C (77°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 14°C (58°F) |
| Daily mean | 20°C (67°F) |
| Rainfall | 126 mm (5.0 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 13 |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Cloud cover | 58% |
| Daylight | 13.9 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 5.6 km/h |
| vs April | 5°C warmer than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Nashville in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Nashville weather in other months
Jan8°C / -2°C112 mmPoorFeb10°C / 0°C130 mmPoorMar15°C / 4°C122 mmFairApr20°C / 9°C129 mmGoodMay25°C / 14°C126 mmFairJun29°C / 19°C96 mmGoodJul32°C / 21°C130 mmPoorAug32°C / 21°C107 mmFairSep29°C / 17°C89 mmExcellentOct23°C / 10°C91 mmExcellentNov15°C / 3°C88 mmGoodDec10°C / 0°C126 mmPoor
← AprilBest time to visit NashvilleJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Los Angeles, California25°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Cabo San Lucas28°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- San Diego, California24°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- San Francisco, California19°C · 18 mm · Excellent
- Tijuana24°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Denver, Colorado23°C · 65 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Chicago, Illinois16°C · 105 mm
- New Orleans, Louisiana28°C · 141 mm
- Jacksonville, Florida31°C · 96 mm
- Washington, D.C., District of Columbia23°C · 103 mm
- Orlando, Florida32°C · 101 mm
- Dallas, Texas29°C · 128 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.