Memphis · WinterMonth summary
Memphis weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
37°F – 54°F
🌧 Rainy days
33% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Memphis in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: December is a difficult time for Memphis. September (8.2/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Memphis in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
In December, Memphis sees 12°F during the day with 7.3h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 33% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 December, Memphis averages 54°F, 33% rainy days and 7.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.8/10.
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Comparison
December vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +18°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Memphis in December
Is December a good time to visit Memphis?
December is not recommended for Memphis (score 4.8/10). With 33% rainy days and 7.3h of sunshine, consider September (8.2/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Memphis in December?
It's cool with 54°F daytime and 37°F at night. 7.3h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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