The month in detail
What to expect in February
In February, Memphis sees 13°C during the day with 6.2h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 30% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
February ranks 10 out of 12 months in Memphis. Compared to January: +3°C daytime, 6 pts more rainy days, +0.8h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in February
UV index
4 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
2°
Daylight
10.7h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 26
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Is February the right month?
The best month in Memphis is May (8.7/10), 4.4 pts higher than February.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · United States
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyUS Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 33°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 10°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 30%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Location
Where is Memphis ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
United StatesTemperate climate with a 8.7 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
35.15°N · 90.05°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Memphis?
May is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 17.0°C lows, 9.7h of sunshine and 29.0% rainy days. The months of May & October offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Memphis get in May?
Memphis averages 9.7 sunshine hours per day in May. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Memphis?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Memphis in May?
In May, overnight lows reach 17.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.
Is Memphis good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Memphis scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains May with a score of 8.2/10.
When should you avoid Memphis?
January is the most difficult month to visit Memphis, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Memphis in February?
The average UV index reaches 4 in February in Memphis (moderate), with about 10.7h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.