Early spring · Weather & things to do
Memphis in March
Memphis warms up: highs climb to 62°F (17°C), from 52°F in February, with lows of 42°F (5°C) and about 5.3 in (134 mm) of rain.
It scores 76/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 62°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 5.3 in (134 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 76/100 · Great
What March feels like
Highs near 62°F (17°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Lows average 42°F (5°C).
Expect regular rain: about 5.3 in (134 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around March
March is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April and October & November).
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (March – May), which brings about 16.1 in (408 mm) in total.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 6°C (10°F) from February.
- Comfort improves from 59/100 in February to 76/100.
- March sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route recommends.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 42°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes5.3 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Memphis in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Graceland
Elvis Presley's mansion, cars and planes, with an exhibit complex across the street.
Why now March scores 76/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Rebuilt Stax Records site with Isaac Hayes' gold Cadillac and Soul Train dance floor.
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
Spicy, crackly fried chicken in a casual downtown dining room.
B.B. King's Blues Club
Beale Street's best-known club with live blues bands nightly.
Why now Highs near 62°F and 5.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous
Basement restaurant since 1948 that made charcoal-broiled dry-rub ribs famous.
Nearby in March
- Helena-West Helena in March~53 mi · highs 64°F, 5.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Clarksdale in March~72 mi · highs 64°F, 5.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Franklin in March~187 mi · highs 59°F, 4.5 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
- Nashville in March~197 mi · highs 60°F, 4.5 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Memphis?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 76/100 against a best of 87 in April and October & November. Expect highs of 62°F (17°C) and 5.3 in (134 mm) of rain. March is inside the Oct – Apr window our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route recommends.
How cold is Memphis in March?
Average highs are 62°F (17°C) and average lows 42°F (5°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Memphis in March?
Yes: about 5.3 in (134 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.5 in (1358 mm).
What should I pack for Memphis in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 42°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (5.3 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in March
- Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites Oct – Apr
Planning Memphis in March?
Share this March plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.