When to visit Nashville without the crowds
Nashville (Tennessee, United States) is calmest in January, February, October and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in April, May, June, July and August. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Jan–Feb & Nov
When everyone heads home
The first week of August.
Tip
Broadway fills with bachelorette parties on weekends; weekday honky-tonks are a different scene.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm | 9 °C (47 °F) | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm | 13 °C (55 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 3/5 · moderate | 17 °C (63 °F) | |
| April | 4/5 · busy | 21 °C (70 °F) | |
| May | 4/5 · busy | 26 °C (79 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 4/5 · busy | 31 °C (87 °F) | CMA Fest country music festival (June), Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 32 °C (89 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy | 31 °C (88 °F) | |
| September | 3/5 · moderate | 29 °C (84 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 23 °C (74 °F) | |
| November | 3/5 · moderate | 16 °C (61 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 1/5 · calm | 11 °C (53 °F) | Christmas Day |
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Nashville without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually December (crowds 1/5). In December the average high is 11 °C (53 °F). All the calm months: January, February, October and December.
When is Nashville most crowded?
The busiest season is April, May, June, July and August. The first week of August.
What is the weather like in Nashville?
Average highs range from 9 °C (47 °F) in January to 32 °C (89 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What festivals are there in Nashville?
The main ones: CMA Fest country music festival (June) (June).
More places in Tennessee
- Memphis calm in February, March, April, October, November and December; busiest in May
- Gatlinburg & Great Smoky Mountains calm in January, February, March and December; busiest in May, June, July, August, September and October