Weather in Nashville in May
In an average May, Nashville sees a daily high around 78°F and a low around 60°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 78°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 69°F to 86°F |
| Average low | 60°F |
| Typical low range | 49°F to 68°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
94°F
2012-05-27
Lowest
57°F
2011-05-16
Low
Highest
76°F
2019-05-29
Lowest
39°F
2005-05-01
Feels-like
Highest
118°F
2006-05-31
Lowest
34°F
2020-05-10
Humidity
Highest
21.2 g/m³
1991-05-29
Lowest
4.9 g/m³
1980-05-09
Wind
Highest
22 mph
2008-05-11
Lowest
3 mph
2025-05-29
Gust
Highest
55 mph
1980-05-17
Lowest
9 mph
1988-05-29
Precip
Wettest
12.65 in
2024
Driest
0.91 in
2005
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