Packing list
What to Wear in Nashville
Nashville runs from -2 °C (29 °F) nights in January to 33 °C (92 °F) days in July, and July is the wettest month, with about 13 days of rain. For your own dates, trip length and group, use the packing list generator.
What to wear in Nashville
By the average daytime high in Nashville.
May–Sep: highs 83–92°F (28–33°C)
Light, breathable fabrics: linen or cotton tops, shorts or light skirts, sandals.
Apr, Oct: highs 74–77°F (23–25°C)
Short sleeves by day, a light long-sleeve or thin layer for air-conditioning and evenings.
Mar, Nov: highs 62–64°F (17–18°C)
Layers: long sleeves or a light sweater, and a light jacket for the evening.
Dec–Feb: highs 49–55°F (10–13°C)
A warm sweater and a mid-weight jacket; closed shoes.
What to pack for Nashville
Counts are per person for a 7-day trip. Weather gear depends on the month, so it is in the table below the list; the download adds it, marked with the months that need it.
Documents & Money
Keep a backup card and emergency cash apart from your wallet
Leave your itinerary, emergency contacts and a passport copy with someone at home
Wallet with ID and payment cards
Clothing
Underwear ×8
Per person
Socks ×8
Per person
Everyday outfits (tops and bottoms) ×5
Per person
Comfortable walking shoes
Sleepwear
Light layer (sweater or hoodie)
Change of clothes in your carry-on
Flip-flops or shower sandals
Swimsuit
Compression socks
Cowboy boots
Light scarf or shawl for cold planes and buses
Tech & Accessories
Install local apps: WeGo Public Transit, Nashville Music City
Phone charger and cable
Power bank
Headphones or earbuds (noise-canceling for flights)
Multi-port USB charger or short extension cord
Luggage tracker (AirTag or similar) in checked bags
Health & Safety
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toiletry bag (deodorant, shampoo, razor)
Prescription medication (with a copy of the prescription)
Glasses or contacts, solution and a spare pair (if you wear them)
Basic meds: pain relief, antidiarrheal, antihistamine
Small first-aid kit
Hand sanitizer
Travel wet wipes
Earplugs
Sleep eye mask
Lip balm with SPF
Nail clippers and tweezers
Period products (if you need them)
Blister plasters and anti-chafe balm
Motion-sickness tablets or bands
Face mask for the plane
Gear & Activity
Reusable water bottle
Daypack
Zip bags in a few sizes
Packable tote or shopping bag
Laundry bag for dirty clothes
Luggage lock
Handheld fan
Fanny pack
Mini sewing kit and safety pins
Small flashlight or headlamp
Extras
Book Grand Ole Opry tickets
Book Ryman Auditorium tour
Travel neck pillow
Book or e-reader
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Weather gear by month
A tick means at least one city on this route meets that weather in that month: 8 or more rainy days, nights at 8 °C (46 °F) or colder, or days at 24 °C (75 °F) or warmer.
| Month | Rain gear | Warm layers | Sun protection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | ✓ | ✓ | · |
| Feb | ✓ | ✓ | · |
| Mar | ✓ | ✓ | · |
| Apr | ✓ | · | · |
| May | ✓ | · | ✓ |
| Jun | ✓ | · | ✓ |
| Jul | ✓ | · | ✓ |
| Aug | ✓ | · | ✓ |
| Sep | · | · | ✓ |
| Oct | ✓ | · | ✓ |
| Nov | · | ✓ | · |
| Dec | ✓ | ✓ | · |
Rain gear
- Packable rain jacket or travel umbrella
Warm layers
- Warm insulated jacket
- Warm hat and gloves
- Thermal base layer
Sun protection
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Sunglasses
- Wide-brimmed sun hat
Nashville weather by month
Average daily high and low, and rainy days per month. Source: Rain: contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; Temperatures: TerraClimate (Abatzoglou et al.), CC0.
Nashville
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F / 10°C | 29°F / -2°C | 9 |
| Feb | 54°F / 12°C | 32°F / 0°C | 11 |
| Mar | 64°F / 18°C | 40°F / 4°C | 11 |
| Apr | 74°F / 23°C | 48°F / 9°C | 11 |
| May | 83°F / 28°C | 59°F / 15°C | 10 |
| Jun | 90°F / 32°C | 67°F / 20°C | 11 |
| Jul | 92°F / 33°C | 71°F / 21°C | 13 |
| Aug | 90°F / 32°C | 69°F / 20°C | 13 |
| Sep | 87°F / 31°C | 62°F / 17°C | 6 |
| Oct | 77°F / 25°C | 50°F / 10°C | 9 |
| Nov | 62°F / 17°C | 37°F / 3°C | 7 |
| Dec | 55°F / 13°C | 34°F / 1°C | 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes in Oct, Dec–Aug: in those months at least one of the cities here averages 8 or more days with rain. Outside them a compact umbrella is enough.
In Nov–Mar, yes: nights average 8 °C (46 °F) or colder somewhere on this route, so pack an insulated jacket, hat and gloves.
WeGo Public Transit, Nashville Music City.
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Weather: Rain: contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; Temperatures: TerraClimate (Abatzoglou et al.), CC0. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Updated 2026-09-30.