What March feels like in Nashville
For Nashville, March is early spring on the calendar. Days are on the cool side, the kind of weather that suits brisk sightseeing. After dark the temperature drops clearly: nights are cold. Damp air makes the cold feel rawer than the numbers alone suggest.
Rain in Nashville in March
It is a changeable month: rain comes about one day in 3, with dry spells in between. When rain comes it is heavy, about 10.1 mm (0.4 in) per wet day, often in short, strong bursts. Across the year Nashville averages about 10.8 mm per rainy day, so March is typical.
Daylight and sunshine in March
Mid-month, Nashville gets 11 h 54 min of daylight, from sunrise near 7:00 am to sunset near 6:54 pm. Days are getting longer: 1 h 3 min more daylight than in mid-February. The sun is out for roughly 67% of those daylight hours, so there are plenty of bright spells.
How March compares to the rest of the year
March is the 5th coolest month of the year in Nashville. Compared with February, afternoons are 5.3°C (9.5°F) warmer, with 3 mm less rain. The warm-up continues into April. By April, typical highs are 20.9°C (69.6°F).
Who March suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — daytime temperatures are fine for walking around.
- Parks & outdoor: a good fit — pleasant for gardens, parks and riversides.
Tips for visiting Nashville in March
Versatile Layers
Days are noticeably warmer than nights — layers you can add or remove.
Rain Protection
A packable rain jacket saves the day on showery afternoons.
Light Jacket
A light jacket or knit layer is enough for most of the day.
Sunglasses
Bright days make sunglasses worth packing.
Quick questions
How warm is Nashville in March?
Afternoons average 16.1°C (61°F) and nights about 5.4°C (41.7°F) — cool by most people's standards. It is the 5th coolest month of the year.
Does it rain a lot in Nashville in March?
Yes, fairly — rain falls about one day in 3 and totals about 121 mm, so an umbrella is worth carrying.
What should I wear in Nashville in March?
The numbers point to versatile layers, rain protection, a light jacket and sunglasses. Add a layer for after dark.
Is March or April better for visiting Nashville?
April, clearly: it ranks #4 of 12 among Nashville's months, against #7 for the other. April is warmer and has fewer rainy days.