Nashville · October
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 72°F, dipping to 54°F at night. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
72° / 54°F
Humidity
71%
Rain days
12/mo
Wind
9 mph
What October feels like in Nashville
Sunrise
06:55
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:10
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 October
The kit for October in Nashville: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
October vs the surrounding months
vs September
-10° avg high
+1 rain days
Nashville in September →
October
72°F avg high
12 rain days
Best: morning
vs November
+13° avg high
+2 rain days
Nashville in November →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Nashville in October?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Nashville in October?+
Average high 72°F, average low 54°F.
How does October compare to surrounding months in Nashville?+
Compared to September (avg high 83°F), October is cooler. Compared to November (avg high 59°F), October is warmer.
Does it rain often in Nashville in October?+
Expect about 12 measurable rain days in October, on average.