Season guide · Nashville · United States
Nashville in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Warm September, crisp October and cooler November with autumn colour; weekends are busy. Expect highs up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F), with about 25 rainy days across September–November. September–October are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 4°C (39°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 25
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 8 | 12.4 h | 4/5 |
| October | 23°C (73°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 8 | 11.2 h | 5/5 |
| November | 16°C (61°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 9 | 10.2 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 22°C (72°F) against a yearly 22°C (72°F), and 25 of the year's roughly 123 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Tennessee State Fair (usually September)
- November: Country Music Association Awards (usually November)
- November: Christmas at Gaylord Opryland (usually mid-November to early January)
Good choices for autumn
Gallery · Downtown and Lower Broadway
Frist Art Museum
An exhibition centre with no permanent collection, housed in the city's former Art Deco main post office, which shows touring exhibitions from major museums, plus a hands-on art studio for children.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- Kids
Museum · Downtown and Lower Broadway
Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
A good follow-on for music fans who have already done the Hall of Fame.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
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
Museum · Downtown and Lower Broadway
National Museum of African American Music
Opened in 2021 at Fifth and Broadway, this museum traces more than 50 genres shaped by African American musicians, from spirituals and the blues to jazz, gospel, R&B and hip-hop, with interactive booths where you can sing, dance or produce a beat.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Art
Day trips in autumn
- Lynchburg and Jack Daniel's (About 1.5 hours by car) — The Jack Daniel's distillery offers tours and tastings in a small town whose county has long restricted alcohol sales.
- Chattanooga (About 2–2.5 hours by car) — A river city in the mountains, known for the Tennessee Aquarium, Lookout Mountain's Incline Railway, Rock City and Ruby Falls, and the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Nashville?
Yes: September–October are among the best months. Warm September, crisp October and cooler November with autumn colour; weekends are busy.
+What is the weather like in Nashville in autumn?
Highs of up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F), with about 25 rainy days over the season.