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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 February, March, April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.

Memphis is warmest in August (highs near 90°F) and coldest in January (lows around 35°F), with roughly 58 inches of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is February, March, April and October.

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

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
50°
35°
Cool
Wettest
Feb
60°
41°
Mild
Mar
64°
46°
Mild
Apr
71°
53°
Mild
May
82°
63°
Warm
Jun
89°
69°
Hot
Jul
89°
73°
Hot
Aug
90°
73°
Hot
Sep
84°
66°
Warm
Oct
76°
57°
Warm
Nov
64°
48°
Mild
Dec
55°
40°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Memphis?
The most comfortable time to visit Memphis is usually February, March, April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Memphis?
August is the warmest month in Memphis, averaging highs near 90°F.
What is the coldest month in Memphis?
January is the coldest month in Memphis, with lows around 35°F.
When is the rainy season in Memphis?
The wettest month in Memphis is usually January, out of roughly 58 inches of precipitation across the year.

Memphis month by month