December · United States
Best time to visit Nashville in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nashville in December
Average temperature 6°C, 118 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.1/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 118 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Nashville scores 4.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 118 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nashville's honky-tonks, the Grand Ole Opry and hot chicken make it country music's capital.
December in Nashville — the hardest end of the year
December averages 6°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 118 mm this is a genuinely wet month: almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.1/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? October scores 5.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nashville in December?
- In December, Nashville averages 6°C, 118 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Nashville?
- December earns a 4.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nashville in December?
- Expect about 118 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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