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The best time to visit Memphis

Month-by-month climate averages for Memphis, TN, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Memphis is usually March, April, October and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.

Memphis is warmest in July (highs near 89°F) and coldest in January (lows around 34°F), with roughly 53 inches of precipitation across the year and December the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is March, April, October and November.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Memphis forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Memphis weather by month

what to expect in Memphis through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Memphis's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Memphis by season.

Jan
49°
34°
Cool
Feb
54°
35°
Cool
Mar
62°
44°
Mild
Apr
71°
53°
Mild
May
80°
61°
Warm
Jun
88°
68°
Hot
Jul
89°
73°
Hot
Aug
88°
71°
Hot
Sep
84°
66°
Warm
Oct
73°
54°
Warm
Nov
60°
44°
Mild
Dec
51°
36°
Cool
Wettest

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Memphis?
The most comfortable time to visit Memphis is usually March, April, October and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Memphis?
July is the warmest month in Memphis, averaging highs near 89°F.
What is the coldest month in Memphis?
January is the coldest month in Memphis, with lows around 34°F.
When is the rainy season in Memphis?
The wettest month in Memphis is usually December, out of roughly 53 inches of precipitation across the year.

Memphis month by month