Season guide · Nashville · United States
Nashville in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Hot and humid with CMA Fest, Fourth of July fireworks and afternoon thunderstorms. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 30 rainy days across June–August.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 19°C (66°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 30
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 30°C (86°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 | 14.6 h | 5/5 |
| July | 32°C (90°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 | 14.4 h | 4/5 |
| August | 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 | 13.5 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 22°C (72°F), and 30 of the year's roughly 123 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: CMA Fest country-music festival (usually early to mid-June)
- June: Nashville Pride (usually June)
- July: Fourth of July concert and fireworks on the riverfront (4 July)
- August: Tomato Art Fest in East Nashville (usually August)
Good choices for summer
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
Gallery · Downtown and Lower Broadway
Frist Art Museum
Check the current exhibitions online; under-18s go free.
- 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
Honours the session musicians who played on famous recordings across genres, from Nashville's 'A-Team' to Motown's Funk Brothers, with instruments used on classic records and an interactive gallery.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Downtown and Lower Broadway
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Book the Studio B tour with your museum ticket; it is only reached by the museum's shuttle.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Rainy day
Day trips in summer
- Leiper's Fork and the Natchez Trace Parkway (About 45 minutes by car) — The scenic Natchez Trace Parkway runs southwest from Nashville; its double-arched bridge near Franklin is a striking viewpoint.
- Lynchburg and Jack Daniel's (About 1.5 hours by car) — The Jack Daniel's distillery offers tours and tastings in a small town whose county has long restricted alcohol sales.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Nashville?
It is a trade-off: Hot and humid with CMA Fest, Fourth of July fireworks and afternoon thunderstorms. The best months overall are April–May and September–October.
+What is the weather like in Nashville in summer?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 30 rainy days over the season.