Month guide · Nashville · United States
Nashville in February
What February 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
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 12°C (54°F), lows of 0°C (32°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 10.8 hours of daylight. Still cool with variable weather; good hotel deals outside convention weeks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 12°C (54°F) / 0°C (32°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Nashville: days average 12°C (54°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 0°C (32°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 28 days. Compared with January (9°C (48°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:35
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:28
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold with occasional snow and ice, holiday lights and lower prices outside New Year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Nashville, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Downtown and Lower Broadway
Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
Honours the session musicians who played on famous recordings across genres, from Nashville's 'A-Team' to Motown's Funk Brothers, with instruments used on classic records and an interactive gallery.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
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
Experience · Music Valley
Grand Ole Opry
Broadcast on radio since 1925, the Opry is a live show of several country artists, from legends to newcomers, each playing a few songs.
- Time needed
- 2–2.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- After dark
- History
Street · Downtown and Lower Broadway
Lower Broadway honky-tonks
Go in the afternoon or on a weekday to hear the musicians without the weekend crush, and tip the band.
- Time needed
- An afternoon or evening
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 12°C, lows near 0°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Nashville?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Nashville in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Nashville?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still cool with variable weather; good hotel deals outside convention weeks.
+How warm is Nashville in February?
Average highs are around 12°C (54°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Nashville in February?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.