Best Time to Visit Memphis
The best time to visit Memphis is April to June, September to October.
Here's a month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.
The year at a glance
Choose a month on the ring to see what it's like.
Averages 16°C (61°F) with 133 mm of rain over the month.
5 of 12 months are a best time to visit.
Quick answer
Visit Memphis in April to June, September to October for the best weather and experience. Budget travelers should consider shoulder season for lower prices. A typical hotel night is $144, and daily spend is $33–$110 a person, hotel not included. What a trip costs →
- Best time: the months named above
- Good: either side of the best months
- Off-peak: expect trade-offs, and often deals
Month-by-month guide
January
Off-peakCold, wet. Averages 5°C (41°F) with 106 mm of rain over the month.
February
Off-peakCold, very wet. Averages 7°C (44°F) with 154 mm of rain over the month.
March
GoodCool, very wet. Averages 12°C (53°F) with 170 mm of rain over the month.
April
Best timeMild, wet. Averages 16°C (61°F) with 133 mm of rain over the month.
May
Best timeWarm, wet. Averages 21°C (70°F) with 105 mm of rain over the month.
June
Best timeWarm, wet. Averages 26°C (78°F) with 100 mm of rain over the month.
July
GoodHot, wet. Averages 28°C (82°F) with 93 mm of rain over the month.
August
GoodHot, wet. Averages 27°C (80°F) with 100 mm of rain over the month.
September
Best timeWarm, some rain. Averages 24°C (76°F) with 57 mm of rain over the month.
October
Best timeWarm, wet. Averages 18°C (65°F) with 101 mm of rain over the month.
November
GoodCool, wet. Averages 11°C (51°F) with 92 mm of rain over the month.
December
Off-peakCool, wet. Averages 8°C (46°F) with 135 mm of rain over the month.
What the weather actually does in Memphis
Monthly averages from ten years of recorded weather (2014–2023), not a forecast.
Memphis is warmest in July (28°C / 82°F) and coolest in January (5°C / 41°F). March is the wettest month at 170 mm of rain, and September the driest at 57 mm. On weather alone, the most comfortable months for walking around (roughly 18–26°C without heavy rain) are May, June, July, August, September and October.
| Month | Avg temp | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5°C 41°F | 106 mm | |
| Feb | 7°C 44°F | 154 mm | |
| Mar | 12°C 53°F | 170 mm | |
| Apr | 16°C 61°F | 133 mm | |
| May | 21°C 70°F | 105 mm | |
| Jun | 26°C 78°F | 100 mm | |
| Jul | 28°C 82°F | 93 mm | |
| Aug | 27°C 80°F | 100 mm | |
| Sep | 24°C 76°F | 57 mm | |
| Oct | 18°C 65°F | 101 mm | |
| Nov | 11°C 51°F | 92 mm | |
| Dec | 8°C 46°F | 135 mm |
Comfort scores 18–26°C and under 30 mm of rain highest. Weather data: Open-Meteo historical archive (CC BY 4.0).
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