Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Memphis in October
Memphis cools off: highs slip to 74°F (24°C), from 87°F in September, with lows of 52°F (11°C) and about 4.4 in (113 mm) of rain.
October opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 87/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 74°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 52°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 4.4 in (113 mm)
- Humidity
- 69%
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 05 min
- Comfort score
- 87/100 · Great
What October feels like
Warm afternoons near 74°F (24°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 52°F (11°C), about 13°C (23°F) below the afternoon high.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.4 in (113 mm).
Plan around October
October is one of Memphis's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: November highs fall to 62°F.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April and October & November.
- Comfort improves from 78/100 in September to 87/100.
- October sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route recommends.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 74°F
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 52°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.4 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Memphis in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
The Peabody Memphis
Grand 1925 hotel where ducks march to the lobby fountain at 11am and back at 5pm.
Central BBQ
Local favorite for pulled pork, dry-rub ribs and smoked wings across from the museum.
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 October scores 87/100 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 October
- Helena-West Helena in October~53 mi · highs 76°F, 4.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Clarksdale in October~72 mi · highs 76°F, 4.6 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Franklin in October~187 mi · highs 72°F, 4.0 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Nashville in October~197 mi · highs 72°F, 4.0 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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Memphis?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 87/100. Expect highs of 74°F (24°C) and 4.4 in (113 mm) of rain. October is inside the Oct – Apr window our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route recommends.
How hot is Memphis in October?
Average highs are 74°F (24°C) and average lows 52°F (11°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Memphis in October?
Some: about 4.4 in (113 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.5 in (1358 mm).
What should I pack for Memphis in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 74°F), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 52°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.4 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in October
- Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites Oct – Apr
Planning Memphis in October?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.