Nashville · April
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 69°F, low 49°F. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
69° / 49°F
Humidity
70%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
11 mph
What April feels like in Nashville
Sunrise
06:12
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:21
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 April
The kit for April in Nashville: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
April vs the surrounding months
vs March
+8° avg high
0 rain days
Nashville in March →
April
69°F avg high
15 rain days
Best: morning
vs May
-10° avg high
0 rain days
Nashville in May →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Nashville in April?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Nashville in April?+
Average high 69°F, average low 49°F.
How does April compare to surrounding months in Nashville?+
Compared to March (avg high 60°F), April is warmer. Compared to May (avg high 78°F), April is cooler.
Does it rain often in Nashville in April?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in April, on average.