Nashville · May
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 78°F, dipping to 59°F at night. Expect 15 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
78° / 59°F
Humidity
73%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
10 mph
What May feels like in Nashville
Sunrise
05:40
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:46
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 May
The kit for May in Nashville: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
+10° avg high
+1 rain days
Nashville in April →
May
78°F avg high
15 rain days
Best: morning
vs June
-8° avg high
-2 rain days
Nashville in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Nashville in May?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Nashville in May?+
Average high 78°F, average low 59°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in Nashville?+
Compared to April (avg high 69°F), May is warmer. Compared to June (avg high 86°F), May is cooler.
Does it rain often in Nashville in May?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in May, on average.