Nashville · Month comparison
February vs June
June ranks #1 overall vs February at #12. CMA Fest brings 80,000 country music fans to Nashville — the city's biggest event by far
February
#12 of 12 months
Worth considering
The quietest month — excellent value and the city at its most authentically local
- ↑Cheapest accommodation of the year; Broadway at its most accessible
- ↑Valentine's Day dinner reservations are easy to get at top restaurants
June
#1 of 12 months
Best match
CMA Fest brings 80,000 country music fans to Nashville — the city's biggest event by far
- ↑CMA Music Festival (4 days in June) is country music's Super Bowl — 500+ free sidewalk shows plus Nissan Stadium headliners
- ↑Every bar on Broadway is at peak performance; the live music density is unmatched anywhere on Earth
| Factor | February | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 4 | 7 |
| Value score | 7 | 4 |
| Crowd score | 3 | 9 |
| Events score | 4 | 10 |
| Atmosphere | 4 | 8 |
| Avg high temp | 9°C | 30°C |
| Monthly rain | 100mm | 99mm |
| Daily sunshine | 5.5hrs | 9.5hrs |
February trade-offs
- ↓Cold (2–10°C) and grey; outdoor Nashville is not appealing in February
- ↓Very few events or festivals to anchor an itinerary
June trade-offs
- ↓Hotel prices 3–4× normal during CMA Fest — book a year ahead or stay outside the city
- ↓Broadway is an absolute sea of people during the festival; solo navigation is challenging
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