November in Nashville brings an increase in cloudiness with chilly afternoons and cold nights and mornings.
Temperatures
Daytime high temperatures tend to average near 65-66 F (18-19 C) early in November but fall to 56-57 F (13-14 C) towards the end of the month.
A few of the warmer afternoons, especially early in the month, can reach up to near 78 F (25-26 C).
The high temperature recorded in Nashville during November is 88 F (31.1 C).
Late night and early morning low temperatures normally are around 43-46 F (6-8 C) early in the month but fall to near 35-39 F (2-4 C) near the end of the month.
You can expect about 8-9 mornings with low temperatures dipping to 32 F (0 C) or less, mostly during the last half of the month with 1-2 mornings dipping down near 26 F (-3 C).
The record low temperature in Nashville during November is -1 F (-18.3 C).
Sun and Rain
During November you can expect, on average, about 9 sunny, 7 partly sunny, and 14 mostly cloudy days.
There will normally be 9 days with some measurable rain, however, only 2-3 of these will record 0.5 inches (13 mm) or more.
Snow is rare, but a light dusting can occur about once every 5 years.
Daylight
The number of daylight hours decreased this month from about 10.7 hours on the 1st to about 9.7 hours on the 30th.
Windspeed
Wind speeds tend to be light to gentle this month, averaging 4-12 mph (6-19 kph) but can briefly be moderate at 13-18 mph (20-28 kph).
What to Wear in Nashville in November?
November brings colder weather, so it is best to bring clothes suitable for late fall and early winter conditions.
Long but comfortable walking pants are recommended.
Also, bring some jeans and a good pair of cowboy boots to match.
You will need a medium-weight coat or jacket plus a light jacket, windbreaker, or a few sweaters for those warmer days.
Don’t forget a good pair of walking shoes for your visit as the downtown district is hilly, so comfortable footwear is a must.
Things to Do in Nashville in November
Although it's typically a lot colder at this time of year, chances are the weather will still be nice enough to consider taking a pay-what-you-wish walking tour in Nashville.
Of course, there's never a bad time to visit the Grand Ole Opry or see one of the many excellent concerts that are typically held in Music City throughout the year.
The Tennessee Titans typically have at least a few home games in November, and there will more than likely be several opportunities to see the Nashville Predators as well.
November is also typically the month of events such as the Nashville International Auto Show, the Christmas Village, and the Veteran's Day Parade.
For even more ideas, make sure to check our post covering things to do in Nashville in November.
Fred Pickhardt
