Memphis, United StatesQuick decision
When to visit Memphis?
🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
68°F–86°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 34°F | 50°F | 32% | 0.2in | 8.4h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 37°F | 55°F | 41% | 0.2in | 8.1h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 45°F | 64°F | 40% | 0.2in | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 52°F | 72°F | 38% | 0.2in | 10.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 63°F | 81°F | 43% | 0.1in | 12.2h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 70°F | 88°F | 37% | 0.1in | 13.2h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 75°F | 91°F | 40% | 0.1in | 13.4h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 73°F | 88°F | 37% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 68°F | 86°F | 25% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 55°F | 75°F | 22% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 8.1/10 |
| ⛅ November | 43°F | 63°F | 27% | 0.1in | 9.6h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 37°F | 54°F | 33% | 0.2in | 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°F, 40% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 32°F, 38% rainy days, 12.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 24°F, 25% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 12°F, 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°F.
January is the wettest month with 32% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 30°F.
In winter, the average score is 4.7/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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