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Memphis in June
Memphis warms up: highs climb to 88°F (31°C), from 80°F in May, with lows of 69°F (21°C) and about 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain.
It scores 69/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 88°F (31°C)
- Avg low
- 69°F (21°C)
- Rain
- 3.8 in (96 mm)
- Humidity
- 73%
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 21 min
- Comfort score
- 69/100 · Good
What June feels like
Heat sets the pace, with highs around 88°F (31°C). Get out early and keep the hottest hours for somewhere cool.
Lows average 69°F (21°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.8 in (96 mm).
Plan around June
June is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April and October & November).
- Longest days of the year, about 14 h 21 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 74/100 in May to 69/100.
- Our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route recommends Oct – Apr, so June falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 88°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.8 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Memphis in June
Afternoons run hot (88°F), so these picks mix early-start outdoor spots with cool indoor breaks.
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
Spicy, crackly fried chicken in a casual downtown dining room.
Why now A break from 88°F afternoons.
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Rebuilt Stax Records site with Isaac Hayes' gold Cadillac and Soul Train dance floor.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
National Civil Rights Museum
Museum built around the Lorraine Motel, where Dr. King was assassinated in 1968.
B.B. King's Blues Club
Beale Street's best-known club with live blues bands nightly.
Why now June scores 69/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous
Basement restaurant since 1948 that made charcoal-broiled dry-rub ribs famous.
Nearby in June
- Helena-West Helena in June~53 mi · highs 89°F, 3.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Clarksdale in June~72 mi · highs 89°F, 3.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Franklin in June~187 mi · highs 85°F, 4.0 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Nashville in June~197 mi · highs 85°F, 4.0 in rain · 2°C (3°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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Memphis?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 69/100 against a best of 87 in April and October & November. Expect highs of 88°F (31°C) and 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain. Our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route recommends Oct – Apr, so June is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Memphis in June?
Average highs are 88°F (31°C) and average lows 69°F (21°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Memphis in June?
Some: about 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.5 in (1358 mm).
What should I pack for Memphis in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 88°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.8 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Memphis in June?
Share this June plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.