Stylish Nashville Packing List (Spring): March, April & May

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Planning a trip to Nashville in spring and not sure what to pack? Worried you wont bring enough warm clothes? Or maybe too many. First of all great choice on planning a holiday to Nashville! Its a beautiful place to visit, especially if you love country music. Regardless if you want to see the live shows and museums, or experience the lit up streets at night, there is so much to there.

Nashville is the capitol of Tennessee but is equally as well known for being a hub of country music. Many country artists record music and perform live shows here. Although country music isn’t everything Nashville has to offer.

At night there’s plenty to do ranging from night photography, watching live shows, to enjoying drinks out with friends. During the day you can go sightseeing the see the Parthenon, Music Row, ride the General Jackson showboat, or simply just eat your way through Nashville. There is enough here to keep you busy for a while. I spent most of my time here embracing the country music vibes, wandering the brightly lit streets at night and visiting as many attractions as I could.

For Spring in Nashville you’ll want to keep your packing list simple, but suitable for the slightly chilly weather.  This Nashville packing list is best for a long weekend, or 4 day trip, but has advice if you’re visiting longer too. Read on to find out what to wear and what to bring for your Spring getaway.

What to Wear in Nashville in Spring

How to dress for Nashville in Spring:

• 1 pair of boots: pick something that works with all your outfits so you don’t have to squeeze two pairs into your suitcase. Its up to you if you want to go full country (ie: cowboy boots), or if you want a classic style. I personally brought a black boot with a country twist (country themed decor on the boot).
• 1 pair of sandals: consider scrapping these if you visit just after winter
• 1 pair of comfortable walking shoes: whether they be flats or sneakers
• 1 pair of heels: if visiting when its too hot for boots (May) and your planning to go out more than once, otherwise scrap these.
• 2-3 pairs of socks
• 4 pairs of underwear
• 2 bras
• 1-2 scarfs
• 1 pair of gloves (if visiting during colder months)
• 1-2 warm hats / beanies
• 1 warm coat or rain jacket: if visiting in March aim for something warmer than if visiting in May. A May trip to Nashville will do fine with a short jacket or cardigan.
• 1-2 cardigans
• 2 pairs of jeans
• 3 tops: a mix of short and long sleeves. Add additional tops for the evening if you want to dress up and go out
• 1-2 dresses: if dresses aren’t your thing, add another top instead. Choose something nice for going out to the live country music shows.
• 1 pair of warm stockings: these will come in handy to go under your dress if you brought one.
• 1 pair of warmer pajamas

What to Pack for Nashville in March, April & May: Other Items

When to Visit Nashville: Weather and Seasons

You might notice in Spring and Fall that the temperatures can vary widely. Both ends of the spectrum related to whether you’re closer to Summer or Winter, so keep that in mid when reviewing the packing list below.

What to pack in Spring in Nashville (March, April, May): In Spring expect temperatures to be around 38-78F / 3-25C. If visiting in March make sure to bring a scarf and a warm jacket. If instead visiting closer to summer a light jacket or coat will suffice. Temperatures in March around this time may feel quite cold to those who live in warmer climates, but as long as you dress appropriately you’ll stay comfortable.

What to pack in Summer in Nashville (June, July, August): Temperatures will be around 65-90F / 18-33C. Nashville is beautiful in the summer light and its a great time to enjoy outdoor activities. Time to break out your summer dresses, sandals and don’t forget a cardigan or light jacket for colder evenings.

What to pack in Fall for Nashville (September, October, November): Expect temperatures from 49-82F / 9-28C depending if you visit closer to summer or winter. With that in mind, if visiting in November you’re definitely want a warmer coat than when visiting in September. Think jeans, boots, scarfs and beanies.

What to pack in Winter in Nashville (December, January, February): Winters in Nashville, apart from the temperatures dropping, are not too difficult. Snow is not overly common although you might encounter some rain.

Prepare your self by packing an insulated coat and thermal underwear (or leggings). Pants are a must here, especially when you get into the minuses. Take warm boots. Temperatures range from 28-50F/ -2 – 10C.

I hope you’ve found this packing list for Nashville in spring helpful and it makes planning your trip a little easy. As mentioned above, this packing guide is perfect for a 2-4 day trip, but you could easily add a few extra tops and dresses for a longer trip. It covers the temperatures in spring and what you should wear to stay warm in Nashville during March, April and May. If you’ve since gone on this trip and have anything to recommend for this packing list, please don’t hesitate to send an email through.