Nashville in January
Quiet winter
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
January is one of the weakest months in Nashville.
January is cold and quiet, good for cheap hotels and easy tables.
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- -1–10°C
- Cold, around 10°C by day.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet.
- Prices
- $$
- Low rates.
+Low prices and quiet bars.
–Cold and gray.
My tip for January
See a show at the Ryman.
- Music
- Food
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
12th of 12 overall in Nashville, 12th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.
See all twelve months for NashvilleNot set on January?
Months I'd choose over January
Also good in January
Weather
Weather in Nashville in January
In January Nashville averages a high of 10°C (50°F) and a low of -1°C (30°F), with about 102 mm of rain or snow over 11 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 33°C) and the coolest is January (around 10°C); the wettest month is May.
- Average high
- 10°C
- 50°F
- Average low
- -1°C
- 30°F
- Precipitation
- 102 mm
- Wet days
- 11
Climate data: NOAA (Nashville International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Nashville in January: the questions people ask
- Is January a good time to visit Nashville?
- January is one of the weakest months in Nashville. It ranks 12 of 12 months in Nashville overall (12 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Low prices and quiet bars. The main downside: Cold and gray.
- What is the weather like in Nashville in January?
- Average highs are around 10°C and lows around -1°C. Expect about 102 mm of rain or snow over roughly 11 wet days. Cold, around 10°C by day. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 33°C) and the coolest is January (around 10°C).
- Is Nashville crowded in January?
- Crowds are low. Quiet. January is the quietest month of the year.
- How expensive is Nashville in January?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Low rates. January is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit Nashville?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, October is the best month overall (January ranks 12 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Nashville in January?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — cold and gray.
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