Nashville weather in December
Nashville in December averages 6°C (42°F) and 111 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Nashville, December is the second coldest and the fifth wettest.
- Average temp
- 6°C (42°F)
1–11°C · 33–51°F
- Rainfall
- 111 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 12 km/h
What is Nashville like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Nashville in December?
A light rain jacket
About 111 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 1°C (33°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Nashville is 4.2°C cooler than November and 14 mm wetter than it, which averages 10°C (50°F).
December in Nashville is 1.8°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 4°C (39°F).
Daylight in Nashville in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 43 minutes in Nashville, rising about 06:51 and setting about 16:33 local time.
No month in Nashville has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Nashville
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Nashville
What to read before you book.
Nashville weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 39°F | 102 mm |
| February | 6°C / 43°F | 113 mm |
| March | 11°C / 51°F | 115 mm |
| April | 16°C / 60°F | 120 mm |
| May | 21°C / 69°F | 124 mm |
| June | 25°C / 77°F | 110 mm |
| July | 27°C / 80°F | 104 mm |
| August | 26°C / 79°F | 97 mm |
| September | 23°C / 73°F | 96 mm |
| October | 16°C / 61°F | 85 mm |
| November | 10°C / 50°F | 98 mm |
| December | 6°C / 42°F | 111 mm |
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FAQs about Nashville in December
December climate averages for Nashville, 1991–2020.
Nashville averages 6°C (42°F) in December, ranging from about 1°C (33°F) at night to 11°C (51°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 111 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 6°C (42°F) against 4°C (39°F) in January — 1.8°C warmer.
December is 4.2°C cooler than November, and 14 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 43 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Nashville.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 06:51 and sunset about 16:33 local time. Both shift across the month.
