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Nashville in August

A shoulder month — score 62 of 100

Typical August days in Nashville reach about 90°F with nights near 69°F.

What to pack for Nashville in August

• Layers — afternoons run about 21° warmer than mornings.
• A compact rain layer — about 9 days see rain in a typical August.
• Breathable clothes, a hat, and sunscreen — typical afternoons reach about 90°F.
• Pace the midday hours — about 16 days in a typical August reach 90°F.

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August vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Nashville

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.