Winter
Dec → Feb11 to 13°
nights 1 to 3°
- 8 rainy days · 120 mm
When is the best time to visit Memphis?
- Jan11°not recommended
- Feb13°not recommended
- Mar18°fair
- Apr23°recommended
- May28°recommended
- Jun32°fair
- Jul33°not recommended
- Aug33°fair
- Sep30°recommended
- Oct24°recommended
- Nov17°fair
- Dec12°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Memphis, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° | 1° | 105 mm | 8 d | |
| February | 13° | 3° | 116 mm | 8 d | |
| March | 18° | 7° | 146 mm | 9 d | |
| April | 23° | 12° | 149 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| May | 28° | 17° | 134 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| June | 32° | 21° | 101 mm | 7 d | |
| July | 33° | 23° | 122 mm | 8 d | |
| August | 33° | 23° | 86 mm | 6 d | |
| September | 30° | 19° | 77 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| October | 24° | 12° | 101 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| November | 17° | 6° | 119 mm | 7 d | |
| December | 12° | 2° | 139 mm | 8 d |
The four seasons in Memphis, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Memphis Airport) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May18 to 28°
nights 7 to 17°
- 8 rainy days · 143 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug32 to 33°
nights 21 to 23°
- 7 rainy days · 103 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov17 to 30°
nights 6 to 19°
- 6 rainy days · 99 mm
Book early for April to May and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Memphis, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h30 of daylight, in December 9h48, a difference of 4h42.
10h02Jan
10h52Feb
11h52Mar
13h02Apr
13h59May
14h30Jun
14h18Jul
13h28Aug
12h21Sep
11h14Oct
10h16Nov
9h48Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Memphis Airport" (35.06°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Memphis, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December
- Long days: June, July
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended11°1° at night
- 105 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended13°3° at night
- 116 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair18°7° at night
- 146 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended23°12° at night
- 149 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended28°17° at night
- 134 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Fair32°21° at night
- 101 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended33°23° at night
- 122 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
August
Fair33°23° at night
- 86 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended30°19° at night
- 77 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended24°12° at night
- 101 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair17°6° at night
- 119 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended12°2° at night
- 139 mm · 8 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 11 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (105 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 13 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (116 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (146 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (149 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
May. 28 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (134 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 21 °C at night. Rain stays light: 101 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 23 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (122 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 23 °C at night. Rain stays light: 86 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 30 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Rain stays light: 77 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 101 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 17 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Rain stays light: 119 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 12 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (139 mm). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Memphis?
April to May and September to October: over these months, average highs range from 23 to 30 °C, with 7 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Memphis Airport).
Which month should you avoid in Memphis?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 139 mm over 8 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Memphis Airport).
What is the hottest month in Memphis?
July, with 33 °C on average in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Memphis Airport).
What is the coldest month in Memphis?
January, with 11 °C at best during the day and 1 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Memphis Airport).
What is the driest month in Memphis?
September: 77 mm over 5 days of rain, against 149 mm in April, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Memphis?
The gap between day and night reaches 12 °C in October: 24 °C in the afternoon, 12 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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