Nashville in August
Hot summer
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is a below-average month in Nashville.
August is hot, but weekdays are calmer.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 21–32°C
- Hot, around 32°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Moderate.
- Prices
- $$$
- Moderate rates.
+Quieter weekdays.
–Hot and humid.
My tip for August
Do outdoor plans in the morning.
- Music
- Food
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Nashville, 8th for weather, 5th for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Nashville in August
- Summer heat
- Hot and humid. Plan indoor afternoons.
June–August
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Weather
Weather in Nashville in August
In August Nashville averages a high of 32°C (90°F) and a low of 21°C (70°F), with about 96 mm of rain or snow over 9 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 33°C) and the coolest is January (around 10°C); the wettest month is May.
- Average high
- 32°C
- 90°F
- Average low
- 21°C
- 70°F
- Precipitation
- 96 mm
- Wet days
- 9
Climate data: NOAA (Nashville International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Nashville in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Nashville?
- August is a below-average month in Nashville. It ranks 9 of 12 months in Nashville overall (8 for weather, 5 for space, 4 for value). The main upside: Quieter weekdays. The main downside: Hot and humid.
- What is the weather like in Nashville in August?
- Average highs are around 32°C and lows around 21°C. Expect about 96 mm of rain or snow over roughly 9 wet days. Hot, around 32°C. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 33°C) and the coolest is January (around 10°C).
- Is Nashville crowded in August?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Moderate. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Nashville in August?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Moderate rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Nashville?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, October is the best month overall (August ranks 9 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Nashville in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — hot and humid.
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