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Nashville in March
What March 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
March is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Spring arrives with blossoms and storms; St Patrick's Day brings crowds to Broadway.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Nashville: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with February (12°C (54°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:58
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:55
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
Spring (March–May). Mild and green with blossoms and tulips; severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado warnings are possible.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March 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 March
- St Patrick's Day events on Broadway (around 17 March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Belle Meade
Belle Meade Historic Site and Winery
Finish with a wine tasting at the estate's winery, included with some tour tickets.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Couples
- Architecture
Experience · Green Hills
Bluebird Cafe
A 90-seat listening room in a strip mall where songwriters play their songs 'in the round', often including hits they wrote for big-name artists.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- After dark
- Couples
- History
Viewpoint · Downtown and Lower Broadway
John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge
Walk across at sunset or after dark when the skyline is lit.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- After dark
- Couples
Architecture · Downtown and Lower Broadway
Tennessee State Capitol
A Greek Revival capitol completed in 1859 on the highest hill downtown, designed by William Strickland, who is buried in its walls.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 4°C and 12 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Nashville?
A shoulder-season month, 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 March a good time to visit Nashville?
It is a shoulder-season month. Spring arrives with blossoms and storms; St Patrick's Day brings crowds to Broadway.
+How warm is Nashville in March?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Nashville in March?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.