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Month guide · Nashville · United States

Nashville in June

What June is really like in Nashville: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.

Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team

Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0

Quick answer

June is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 14.6 hours of daylight. Hot and humid; CMA Fest fills downtown and hotels sell out.

Key facts

Average high / low
30°C (86°F) / 19°C (66°F)
Rainy days
About 11
Daylight
About 14.6 hours
Crowds
Very busy
Hotel prices
Highest

Weather in June

June is the 3rd-warmest month in Nashville: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with May (26°C (79°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 32°C (90°F).

Sunrise (15 June)
About 05:29
Sunset (15 June)
About 20:06
Daylight
About 14.6 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, June rates 5 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.

Events in June

  • CMA Fest country-music festival (usually early to mid-June)
  • Nashville Pride (usually June)

Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.

What to do in June

With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.

Street · Downtown and Lower Broadway

Lower Broadway honky-tonks

Honky-tonks such as Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, Robert's Western World and the Stage line Broadway with live bands on every floor from late morning, mostly with no cover charge.

Time needed
An afternoon or evening
Cost
Free
  • Iconic
  • Free
  • After dark
The Hermitage, Nashville
Photo: Jim Bowen from Zhenhai, China, CC BY 2.0

Historic site · Hermitage

The Hermitage

Allow time for the grounds and the exhibits on enslaved people, not just the mansion.

Time needed
2–3 hours
Cost
Mid-priced
  • History
  • Architecture
  • Outdoors
Belle Meade Historic Site and Winery, Nashville
Photo: Colin1769, CC BY-SA 3.0

Historic site · Belle Meade

Belle Meade Historic Site and Winery

A Greek Revival plantation house that was once a famous thoroughbred horse farm, with guided tours of the mansion, outbuildings and the history of the enslaved community, plus a winery tasting room on site.

Time needed
2 hours
Cost
Mid-priced
  • History
  • Couples
  • Architecture

Experience · Green Hills

Bluebird Cafe

If you miss out on reservations, other songwriter nights downtown and in East Nashville offer a similar experience.

Time needed
2–3 hours
Cost
Low cost
  • After dark
  • Couples
  • History

What to pack

For highs near 30°C, lows near 19°C and 11 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.

Is June a good time to visit Nashville?

A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events 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 June a good time to visit Nashville?

It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and humid; CMA Fest fills downtown and hotels sell out.

+How warm is Nashville in June?

Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).

+Does it rain a lot in Nashville in June?

Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.