Memphis, United StatesQuick decision
When to visit Memphis?
🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
20°C–30°C in September
🌧 Least rain
25% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
January (32%)
📅 Best score
8.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Beale Street & bluesYear-round — neon-lit blues clubs, live music every night.
Graceland & Sun StudioYear-round — Elvis mansion, birthplace of rock 'n' roll.
Memphis BBQYear-round — dry-rub ribs, pulled pork, Central BBQ, Rendezvous.
National Civil Rights MuseumYear-round — Lorraine Motel, MLK Jr. assassination site.
Monthly climate data
Memphis weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 1°C | 10°C | 32% | 4.0 | 8.4h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 3°C | 13°C | 41% | 5.7 | 8.1h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 7°C | 18°C | 40% | 5.2 | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 11°C | 22°C | 38% | 5.1 | 10.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 17°C | 27°C | 43% | 3.8 | 12.2h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 21°C | 31°C | 37% | 3.4 | 13.2h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 24°C | 33°C | 40% | 3.2 | 13.4h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 23°C | 31°C | 37% | 3.1 | 12.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 20°C | 30°C | 25% | 2.5 | 11.8h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 13°C | 24°C | 22% | 2.9 | 10.7h | 8.1/10 |
| ⛅ November | 6°C | 17°C | 27% | 3.2 | 9.6h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 3°C | 12°C | 33% | 4.3 | 7.3h | 4.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 22°C, 40% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 32°C, 38% rainy days, 12.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 24°C, 25% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 12°C, 35% rainy days, 7.9h sunshine/day. Score: 4.7/10.
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FAQ
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September is ideal with 25% rainy days and 30°C.
January is the wettest month with 32% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 30°C.
In winter, the average score is 4.7/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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