Memphis · SpringMonth summary
Memphis weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
63°F – 81°F
🌧 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: May is a good time to visit Memphis. September remains slightly better (+0.2 pts).
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
Spring marks the start of the good season in Memphis. Temperatures rise (27°F) 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 °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 May, Memphis averages 81°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 81°F, 12.2h of sunshine and 43% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Memphis in May?
With 81°F and 12.2h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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