Memphis · SpringMonth summary
Memphis weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
17°C – 27°C
🌧 Rainy days
43% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Memphis in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (8.0/10). September scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Memphis in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 One of the best months — 27°C, maximum sunshine and ideal conditions Spring marks the start of the good season in Memphis. Temperatures rise (27°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 43% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (8.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Memphis averages 27°C, 43% rainy days and 12.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10.
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Comparison
May vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -18%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Memphis in May
Is May a good time to visit Memphis?
May is an excellent time to visit Memphis (score 8.0/10). With 27°C, 12.2h of sunshine and 43% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Memphis in May?
With 27°C and 12.2h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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