The weather in May in Nashville

It's warm in May in Nashville with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 19°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Nashville. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Nashville, Tennessee. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 34°C in 2019, Nashville reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 26°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 65 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Nashville

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Nashville. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Nashville New York
Average temperature 27°C 22°C
Max. temperature 30°C 28°C
Min. temperature 12°C -5°C
Total precipitation 65 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 10 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Nashville with warm temps, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights around 14°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 27°C, with nights around 17°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Nashville is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Nashville, Tennessee. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Nashville

Temperature in May in Nashville over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Nashville, Tennessee. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Nashville

Total precipitation in May in Nashville over the years

Daily UV index in May in Nashville

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Nashville, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Nashville by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nashville. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.