Nashville · Month comparison

June vs April

June ranks #1 overall vs April at #2. CMA Fest brings 80,000 country music fans to Nashville — the city's biggest event by far

CMA Fest crowds filling Lower Broadway in Nashville during the annual festival

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
Nashville rooftop bar in spring with city skyline view

April

#2 of 12 months

Best match

Beautiful spring Nashville — warm evenings, rooftop bars and the music scene in full swing

  • Perfect 18–24°C days; rooftop bars, outdoor patios and live venues all open
  • Nashville Film Festival and spring events fill the calendar
FactorJuneApril
Weather score
7
8
Value score
4
5
Crowd score
9
6
Events score
10
6
Atmosphere
8
7
Avg high temp30°C20°C
Monthly rain99mm103mm
Daily sunshine9.5hrs8hrs

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

April trade-offs

  • Can be rainy; April averages 10+ rainy days — a poncho is your best friend
  • Bachelorette parties beginning their season ascent
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