Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Memphis in November
Memphis cools off: highs slip to 62°F (17°C), from 74°F in October, with lows of 40°F (5°C) and about 4.2 in (107 mm) of rain.
At 81/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 62°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 4.2 in (107 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 07 min
- Comfort score
- 81/100 · Great
What November feels like
Days are mild at around 62°F (17°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 40°F (5°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.2 in (107 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around November
November is one of Memphis's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by December, the score drops to 57/100.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 7°C (13°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 87/100 in October to 81/100.
- November sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route recommends.
What to pack for November
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 40°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Memphis in November
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Sun Studio
Studio where Elvis, Johnny Cash and B.B. King recorded; tours end in the working room.
Graceland
Elvis Presley's mansion, cars and planes, with an exhibit complex across the street.
Why now November scores 81/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous
Basement restaurant since 1948 that made charcoal-broiled dry-rub ribs famous.
B.B. King's Blues Club
Beale Street's best-known club with live blues bands nightly.
Why now Highs near 62°F and 4.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Central BBQ
Local favorite for pulled pork, dry-rub ribs and smoked wings across from the museum.
Nearby in November
- Helena-West Helena in November~53 mi · highs 63°F, 4.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Clarksdale in November~72 mi · highs 64°F, 4.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Franklin in November~187 mi · highs 59°F, 3.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Nashville in November~197 mi · highs 60°F, 3.9 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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Memphis?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 81/100. Expect highs of 62°F (17°C) and 4.2 in (107 mm) of rain. November is inside the Oct – Apr window our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route recommends.
How cold is Memphis in November?
Average highs are 62°F (17°C) and average lows 40°F (5°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Memphis in November?
Some: about 4.2 in (107 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.5 in (1358 mm).
What should I pack for Memphis in November?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 40°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in November
- Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites Oct – Apr
Planning Memphis in November?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.