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Nashville in January
The cheapest month. Ice storms can snarl the city for a day or two. Shows run as usual.
The straight answer
January is a quiet, good-value month to visit Nashville. The cheapest month. Ice storms can snarl the city for a day or two. Shows run as usual.
- Weather
- Cold, highs near 48F (9C), occasional ice or snow
- Crowds
- 2 of 5
- Prices
- 1 of 5
What January is like in Nashville
January is Nashville's cold, quiet month. Highs sit near 48F (9C), nights drop below freezing, and every so often an ice storm or light snow shuts the city down for a day or two. Hotel rates hit their lowest point of the year. The music does not slow down, since the Opry, the Ryman, writers' rounds, and the honky-tonks all run indoors as usual.
This is a great month for music fans and budget travelers who care more about shows than patios. Families can fill days at the Hall of Fame, the Adventure Science Center, and the Tennessee State Museum. If you want rooftop bars and walks in warm air, wait for April or October.
Make the most of January
What is especially good about Nashville this month.
The cheapest rooms of the year
Downtown and Gulch hotels that cost a fortune in October drop to their floor, especially Sunday through Thursday.
The Opry at the Ryman
Some winter Opry shows move to the Ryman Auditorium, so you can see the radio show in the Mother Church of Country Music. Check the venue on your ticket.
Easy seats at writers' rounds
Small listening rooms are easier to book in winter. Hearing songwriters play the hits they wrote for others is a Nashville classic.
What to pack for January
- A warm winter coat that handles temperatures in the 20s F
- Boots with good grip in case of ice
- Gloves and a hat for walking between venues at night
- Layers you can shed inside crowded, warm honky-tonks
Our timing tip
Watch the forecast before you fly, since a rare ice storm can close roads for a day, and book midweek nights for the lowest hotel rates.
Book Nashville for January.
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- Hotels for January
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Vacation rentals in NashvilleWhole homes, condos and villas. Usually the better deal for families and groups, with a kitchen and room to spread out.
- Tours and tickets
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Tours and tickets in NashvilleTimed-entry tickets, day trips and guided tours in Nashville for January. Popular slots sell out in the best months.
Things to do in Nashville
Ryman Auditorium
The Mother Church of Country Music. Daytime tours plus evening shows; seeing a concert here is the best way in.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Go at opening to beat the crowds. Add the RCA Studio B tour.
Grand Ole Opry
The long-running live radio show at the Opry House, with some winter shows at the Ryman. Book ahead on weekends.
Broadway honky-tonks
Go on a weekday afternoon for the music without the weekend crush.
The Parthenon in Centennial Park
A full-scale Parthenon replica with a giant Athena statue inside. An easy, quirky stop.
The Hermitage
Andrew Jackson's home and plantation, with frank interpretation of slavery there.
Beat the crowds
- Visit Sunday through Thursday. Weekend hotel rates can be twice midweek rates, and Broadway is far calmer.
- Do Broadway in the afternoon. The bands are just as good and you can get a seat.
- Book writers' rounds at the Bluebird Cafe as soon as reservations open; seats go fast.
- Stay in East Nashville, Germantown, or near Music Row for quieter nights and better food.
Know before you go
- Almost everything runs year-round. The Opry moves some winter shows to the Ryman, so check the venue on your ticket.
- Spring brings severe thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes. Watch weather alerts in March through May.
- Winter ice storms, while rare, can close roads and businesses for a day or more.
Nashville in January, quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Nashville?
January is a quiet, good-value month to visit Nashville. The cheapest month. Ice storms can snarl the city for a day or two. Shows run as usual.
What is the weather like in Nashville in January?
Cold, highs near 48F (9C), occasional ice or snow.
Is Nashville crowded in January?
January is one of the quieter months in Nashville; most sights can be done without long waits.
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