City in Tennessee, United States
Memphis weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Memphis
Apr–May and Sep–Oct are warm and dry. July–Aug is hot and humid; Memphis in May brings festivals and crowds; winters are mild with occasional ice.
Memphis weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan9°100 mm
- Feb11°123 mm
- Mar17°134 mm
- Apr22°136 mm
- May26°138 mm
- Jun31°96 mm
- Jul33°105 mm
- Aug34°87 mm
- Sep30°81 mm
- Oct24°113 mm
- Nov16°107 mm
- Dec11°138 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C48°F | -1°C30°F | 100 mm | 83% | Cold |
| February | 11°C52°F | 1°C33°F | 123 mm | 83% | Cool |
| March | 17°C62°F | 5°C42°F | 134 mm | 81% | Cool |
| April | 22°C72°F | 11°C51°F | 136 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| May | 26°C80°F | 16°C61°F | 138 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| June | 31°C88°F | 21°C69°F | 96 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| July | 33°C92°F | 22°C72°F | 105 mm | 69% | Hot |
| August | 34°C93°F | 22°C72°F | 87 mm | 65% | Hot |
| September | 30°C87°F | 18°C64°F | 81 mm | 65% | Pleasant |
| October | 24°C74°F | 11°C52°F | 113 mm | 69% | Pleasant |
| November | 16°C62°F | 4°C40°F | 107 mm | 75% | Cool |
| December | 11°C51°F | 1°C33°F | 138 mm | 83% | Cold |
Best months across United States
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (26°C) |
| Las Vegas | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (42°C) |
| Los Angeles | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Orlando | Feb–Apr, Nov | May (31°C) |
| Miami | Nov–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| San Francisco | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Sep (24°C) |
| Honolulu | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Sep (28°C) |
| Washington, D.C. | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Chicago | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Boston | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| New Orleans | Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jul (30°C) |
| San Diego | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Seattle | Jun–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Maui | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Sep (22°C) |
| Nashville | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Austin | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| Miami Beach | Nov–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Key West | Dec–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Denver | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Philadelphia | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Portland | Jun–Sep | Aug (29°C) |
| Atlanta | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| San Antonio | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| Charleston | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Savannah | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Fort Lauderdale | Dec–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Kauai | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Sep (27°C) |
| Big Island | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Sedona | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (35°C) |
| Memphis | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Aug (34°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Memphis?
Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Apr–May and Sep–Oct are warm and dry. July–Aug is hot and humid; Memphis in May brings festivals and crowds; winters are mild with occasional ice.
When is the rainy season in Memphis?
Rain peaks in May with about 138 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Memphis?
August, with average highs of 34°C (93°F).
How cold does Memphis get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -1°C (30°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) fares
- Memphis International Airport
- Memphis Travel (Visit Memphis)
- National Civil Rights Museum
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.