Nashville · March
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 60°F, low 41°F. Expect 15 rain days — plan around the radar. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
60° / 41°F
Humidity
71%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
11 mph
What March feels like in Nashville
Sunrise
06:55
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:54
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Nashville in March
The kit for March in Nashville: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
March vs the surrounding months
vs February
+8° avg high
+1 rain days
Nashville in February →
March
60°F avg high
15 rain days
Best: morning
vs April
-8° avg high
0 rain days
Nashville in April →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Nashville in March?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Nashville in March?+
Average high 60°F, average low 41°F.
How does March compare to surrounding months in Nashville?+
Compared to February (avg high 52°F), March is warmer. Compared to April (avg high 69°F), March is cooler.
Does it rain often in Nashville in March?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in March, on average.