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Nashville in September

Fall starts

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

The short answer

September is one of the best months to visit Nashville.

September is warm and drier, with fall events beginning.

7.5/10 overall17–29°CModerate-High crowds$$$$
Weather7.5/10
Crowds5/10
Prices$$$$
Events6/10

September in detail

What September actually feels like

Weather
17–29°C
Warm, around 29°C, drier.
Crowds
Moderate-High
Busy on weekends.
Prices
$$$$
Higher rates.

+Warm days, fewer storms.

–Busy weekends.

My tip for September

Weekdays are much cheaper than weekends.

  • Music
  • Food

How September compares

Against the other eleven months

3rd of 12 overall in Nashville, 3rd for weather, 7th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

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Weather

Weather in Nashville in September

In September Nashville averages a high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 17°C (63°F), with about 97 mm of rain or snow over 8 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
29°C
84°F
Average low
17°C
63°F
Precipitation
97 mm
Wet days
8

Climate data: NOAA (Nashville International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.

Quick answers

Nashville in September: the questions people ask

Is September a good time to visit Nashville?
September is one of the best months to visit Nashville. It ranks 3 of 12 months in Nashville overall (3 for weather, 7 for space, 7 for value). The main upside: Warm days, fewer storms. The main downside: Busy weekends.
What is the weather like in Nashville in September?
Average highs are around 29°C and lows around 17°C. Expect about 97 mm of rain or snow over roughly 8 wet days. Warm, around 29°C, drier. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 33°C) and the coolest is January (around 10°C).
Is Nashville crowded in September?
Crowds are moderate-high. Busy on weekends. The quietest month is January.
How expensive is Nashville in September?
Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). Higher 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 (September ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.

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