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 high | 25°C / 77°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 60°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 92 mm / 3.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 14 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.