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Nashville in September
What September is really like in Nashville: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: 105th Observation Squadron, Public domain
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Nashville. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Warm, drier and pleasant, with football season starting.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Nashville: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with August (32°C (90°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:29
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:55
- Daylight
- About 12.4 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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Tennessee State Fair (usually September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Museum · Downtown and Lower Broadway
Johnny Cash Museum
A compact museum of Johnny Cash's life and career, with costumes, instruments, handwritten letters and a stone wall from his Hendersonville home.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Downtown and Lower Broadway
National Museum of African American Music
Plan at least two hours; the interactive galleries take time.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Art
Museum · Midtown and Music Row
The Parthenon
A full-scale replica of the Athens Parthenon built for the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition stands in Centennial Park.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Art
- Kids
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 16°C and 8 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Nashville?
One of the best months to visit Nashville, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are April–May and October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Nashville?
It is one of the best months to visit Nashville. Warm, drier and pleasant, with football season starting.
+How warm is Nashville in September?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Nashville in September?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.