Month guide · Nashville · United States
Nashville in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Nashville. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Often the best month: crisp, sunny days and autumn colour; very busy at weekends.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Nashville: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with September (28°C (82°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:54
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:11
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
Autumn (September–November). Warm September, crisp October and cooler November with autumn colour; weekends are busy.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 5 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Nashville, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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
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
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 10°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Nashville?
One of the best months to visit Nashville. The other best months are April–May and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Nashville?
It is one of the best months to visit Nashville. Often the best month: crisp, sunny days and autumn colour; very busy at weekends.
+How warm is Nashville in October?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Nashville in October?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.