Our verdict
The best time to visit Memphis is May
In the summer months, temperatures tend to get to a maximum of around 33℃ (92℉). The weather at night in the winter, which is around January-time, can get down to a minimum of -3℃ (27℉).
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Memphis when the days are longest, you should visit in July. April sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in September instead.
If you want to learn everything you need to know about the best times to travel to Memphis, the weather and stats by month and so much more, make sure you keep reading. Once you’re ready, we’ve included a bunch of our favourite online booking tools to help you find the best deals on flights, accommodation and anything else you’ll need for your trip. Happy reading!
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Memphis seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Memphis as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Memphis is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Memphis
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Memphis for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Memphis climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Memphis for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Memphis in January
- Average temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
- Average high temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Memphis in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Memphis in February
- Average temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average high temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 9 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Memphis in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Memphis in March
- Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Memphis in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Memphis in April
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 36mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Memphis in April, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Memphis in May
- Average temperature: 21℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Memphis in May, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Memphis in June
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Memphis in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Memphis in July
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Memphis in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Memphis in August
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 20mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Memphis in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Memphis in September
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Memphis in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
Memphis in October
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Memphis in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Memphis in November
- Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Memphis in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Memphis in December
- Average temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (51℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 9 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Memphis in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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