Month guide · Nashville · United States
Nashville in July
What July is really like in Nashville: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 14.4 hours of daylight. Hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms; the Fourth of July fireworks on the riverfront draw huge crowds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 14.4 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 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 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with June (30°C (86°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:41
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:05
- Daylight
- About 14.4 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, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Fourth of July concert and fireworks on the riverfront (4 July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Architecture · Downtown and Lower Broadway
Tennessee State Capitol
Walk down the hill afterwards to the Bicentennial Capitol Mall and the Farmers' Market.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Park · Germantown
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
A long state park below the Capitol, with a 60-metre granite map of Tennessee, a World War II memorial globe, fountains children can play in and a 95-bell carillon representing the state's counties.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- History
- Outdoors
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Experience · The Gulch
Station Inn
Arrive early for good seats; it is first come, first served.
- Time needed
- An evening
- Cost
- Low cost
- After dark
- Off the beaten path
- History
Garden · Belle Meade
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
A 1930s mansion and 22 hectares of gardens on the city's western edge, with an art museum, a Japanese garden, a sculpture trail and seasonal displays such as spring tulips and holiday lights.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Art
- Couples
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 21°C and 10 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July 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 July a good time to visit Nashville?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms; the Fourth of July fireworks on the riverfront draw huge crowds.
+How warm is Nashville in July?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Nashville in July?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.