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Nashville in April
What April is really like in Nashville: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Nashville. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Mild and green with tulips at Cheekwood; one of the best months, though severe storms are possible.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Nashville: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with March (17°C (63°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:14
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:20
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
Spring (March–May). Mild and green with blossoms and tulips; severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado warnings are possible.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Rock 'n' Roll Nashville marathon (usually April)
- Cheekwood in Bloom (usually spring)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Experience · The Gulch
Station Inn
A long-running, low-ceilinged bluegrass club in the Gulch, where some of the best bluegrass and roots musicians play on a small stage, and the Sunday-night bluegrass jam is a local institution.
- Time needed
- An evening
- Cost
- Low cost
- After dark
- Off the beaten path
- History
Garden · Belle Meade
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
Visit in spring for the tulip and daffodil displays, or in December for the evening lights.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Art
- Couples
- Kids
Museum · Downtown and Lower Broadway
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The largest museum dedicated to a single genre traces country music from its folk roots to today, with instruments, costumes, Elvis Presley's gold Cadillac and the Hall of Fame rotunda of inductees' plaques.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Downtown and Lower Broadway
Johnny Cash Museum
Allow about an hour; combine it with the Patsy Cline Museum on a combined ticket.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 9°C and 11 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Nashville?
One of the best months to visit Nashville, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are May and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Nashville?
It is one of the best months to visit Nashville. Mild and green with tulips at Cheekwood; one of the best months, though severe storms are possible.
+How warm is Nashville in April?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Nashville in April?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.