Nashville weather in May

May in Nashville: warm, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Nashville · #79 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 90/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Nashville climate normals — May

Daytime high25°C / 77°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low15°C / 60°F
Feels like (high)27°C / 81°F
Rainfall92 mm / 3.6 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days12 days
Humidity73%💧 humid
Dew point15°C / 59°F
Sunshine10.2 h/day
Daylight14.1 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)49🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Nashville in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Nashville?
May in Nashville: warm, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Nashville on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
What is the weather like in Nashville in May?
In May, Nashville averages a daily high of 25.2°C and a low of 15.4°C, with about 92.2 mm of rain over roughly 12.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Nashville in May?
Nashville has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in May.

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