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April and October & November are the best time to visit Memphis on the climate data: October scores 87/100, with highs around 74°F (24°C) and 4.4 in (113 mm) of rain. March, May & June and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
These averages also cover Beale Street & Downtown Memphis and South Main & the Riverfront.
Highs run from 48°F to 93°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 53.5 in (1358 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 48°F9°C | 52°F11°C | 62°F17°C | 72°F22°C | 80°F26°C | 88°F31°C | 92°F33°C | 93°F34°C | 87°F30°C | 74°F24°C | 62°F17°C | 51°F11°C |
| Avg low | 30°F-1°C | 33°F1°C | 42°F5°C | 51°F11°C | 61°F16°C | 69°F21°C | 73°F23°C | 72°F22°C | 64°F18°C | 52°F11°C | 40°F5°C | 33°F1°C |
| Rain | 3.9 in100 mm | 4.8 in123 mm | 5.3 in134 mm | 5.4 in136 mm | 5.4 in138 mm | 3.8 in96 mm | 4.1 in105 mm | 3.4 in87 mm | 3.2 in81 mm | 4.4 in113 mm | 4.2 in107 mm | 5.4 in138 mm |
| Humidity | 83% | 83% | 81% | 78% | 78% | 73% | 69% | 65% | 65% | 69% | 75% | 83% |
| Cloud | 57% | 62% | 59% | 54% | 55% | 46% | 47% | 45% | 40% | 44% | 49% | 59% |
| Comfort | 57 | 59 | 76 | 81 | 74 | 69 | 61 | 62 | 78 | 87 | 81 | 57 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 87 m (285 ft), close to Memphis's own ~79 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 48–52°F (9–11°C), and nights reach 30°F (-1°C). About 14.2 in (361 mm) of rain falls across these months, 27% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in January. Comfort scores bottom out in December – February; the season averages 58/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 62°F highs in March to 80°F by May. It's the wettest season, with about 16.1 in (408 mm) of rain, 30% of the year's total. May feels humid, with humidity near 78%. April is among the best-scoring months (season average 77/100).
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 88–93°F (31–34°C). It's the driest season, with only about 11.3 in (288 mm) of rain, 21% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 69°F (21°C). June score well without being the very best (season average 64/100).
Temperatures slide from 87°F highs in September to 62°F by November. About 11.9 in (301 mm) of rain falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 40°F (5°C). October & November are among the best-scoring months (season average 82/100).
By comfort score: 5 Great, 4 Good and 3 Fair. Great months: March & April and September – November. Tap a month for its own guide.
April and October & November are the best time to visit Memphis on the climate data: October scores 87/100, with highs around 74°F (24°C) and 4.4 in (113 mm) of rain. March, May & June and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
May is the wettest month, averaging about 5.4 in (138 mm) of rain. September is the driest, with about 3.2 in (81 mm). The yearly total is around 53.5 in (1358 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C) and highs of 48°F (9°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 93°F (34°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 69%, and highs peak around 93°F (34°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in January, bottoming out around 30°F (-1°C) in January.
Poll the group on April and October & November dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
