Month guide · Nashville · United States
Nashville in August
What August 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
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 13.5 hours of daylight. Still hot and humid; plan museums for midday.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Nashville: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with July (32°C (90°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:06
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:38
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot and humid with CMA Fest, Fourth of July fireworks and afternoon thunderstorms.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 3 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in August
- Tomato Art Fest in East Nashville (usually August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Downtown and Lower Broadway
John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge
A restored 1909 steel truss bridge across the Cumberland River, closed to cars and open to walkers, with the classic view of the downtown skyline and the 'Batman Building'.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- After dark
- Couples
Park · Germantown
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
Pair it with lunch at the Nashville Farmers' Market food hall next door.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- History
- Outdoors
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
Historic site · Downtown and Lower Broadway
Ryman Auditorium
If you can, see a concert rather than only a tour; the acoustics are famous.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- After dark
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 20°C and 9 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Nashville?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Nashville in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Nashville?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still hot and humid; plan museums for midday.
+How warm is Nashville in August?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Nashville in August?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.