Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Memphis in April
Memphis warms up: highs climb to 72°F (22°C), from 62°F in March, with lows of 51°F (11°C) and about 5.4 in (136 mm) of rain.
April opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 81/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 72°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 5.4 in (136 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 54 min
- Comfort score
- 81/100 · Great
What April feels like
Days are warm, averaging 72°F (22°C).
Nights cool to an average low of 51°F (11°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 5.4 in (136 mm) across the month.
Plan around April
April is one of Memphis's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 72°F, up from 62°F in March.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, March – May.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April and October & November.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by May, the score drops to 74/100.
- April sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route recommends.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 72°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Memphis in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
National Civil Rights Museum
Museum built around the Lorraine Motel, where Dr. King was assassinated in 1968.
Central BBQ
Local favorite for pulled pork, dry-rub ribs and smoked wings across from the museum.
The Peabody Memphis
Grand 1925 hotel where ducks march to the lobby fountain at 11am and back at 5pm.
B.B. King's Blues Club
Beale Street's best-known club with live blues bands nightly.
Why now April scores 81/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
Spicy, crackly fried chicken in a casual downtown dining room.
Nearby in April
- Helena-West Helena in April~53 mi · highs 73°F, 5.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Clarksdale in April~72 mi · highs 73°F, 5.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Franklin in April~187 mi · highs 69°F, 5.0 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Nashville in April~197 mi · highs 70°F, 5.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
These averages also cover Beale Street & Downtown Memphis and South Main & the Riverfront.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Memphis in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Memphis?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 81/100. Expect highs of 72°F (22°C) and 5.4 in (136 mm) of rain. April is inside the Oct – Apr window our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route recommends.
How hot is Memphis in April?
Average highs are 72°F (22°C) and average lows 51°F (11°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Memphis in April?
Yes: about 5.4 in (136 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.5 in (1358 mm).
What should I pack for Memphis in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 72°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in April
- Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites Oct – Apr
Planning Memphis in April?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.