Nashville woke up to clear skies and a crisp 43°F at Nashville International Airport on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Expect a mostly sunny day that tops out near 69°F. After that, the pattern turns notably warmer, with temperatures climbing into the 70s on Wednesday and potentially the mid to upper 80s by Thursday.
Warm Stretch Peaks Thursday
National Weather Service forecasters expect highs near 75°F on Wednesday before climbing to about 86°F on Thursday, March 26, 2026, a reading that could tie or break the daily record at Nashville International Airport (BNA). The office notes the record high for March 26 is 86°F, set in 2007, and gives a medium chance of that record being reached. Winds are forecast to turn south-southwest at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. For details, see the NWS.
Friday Shower Chance, Cooler Weekend
The next front moves in on Friday, bringing a roughly 50% chance of showers with only light rainfall expected. Forecasters say most places are unlikely to see more than a quarter-inch. Behind that front, the air turns noticeably cooler, with highs dropping into the low 60s on Saturday and a dry, pleasant weekend on tap. We covered the broader warm pattern earlier this month; see our March 3 warm-up recap.
What This Means For You
If you have outdoor plans on Thursday, plan for shade and plenty of water for kids and pets, since it will feel more like early summer than late March. Secure lightweight patio furniture and other loose items ahead of the gusty south-southwest winds, and keep an eye on local forecasts Friday if you have outdoor events that could be affected by showers.
