In general the best time to visit Memphis is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +90°F in August and it has 8 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during March - October.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Memphis in different months
This is the average weather in Memphis for each month based on historic data:
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +90°F during July.
In January, February, December the weather is average. Expect around 30 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 116 mm in December.
Climate in Memphis
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Memphis for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+75°F
+79°F
+84°F
+91°F
+95°F
+102°F
+104°F
+104°F
+100°F
+97°F
+84°F
+79°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+50°F
+54°F
+64°F
+73°F
+81°F
+88°F
+90°F
+90°F
+84°F
+73°F
+63°F
+54°F
Minimum Temperature
-6°F
+1°F
+12°F
+28°F
+36°F
+54°F
+59°F
+52°F
+43°F
+28°F
+18°F
-4°F
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
72
71
67
67
71
71
73
72
71
70
71
74
Rain, mm
78
92
120
121
121
82
86
70
72
92
100
116
Snow, mm
11
12
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
5
Average wind speed, m/s
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
Sunny Days
7
5
6
7
6
6
6
8
11
12
9
7
Cloud Days
12
10
10
9
9
8
7
8
7
9
10
12
Rainy Days
9
10
14
13
14
13
14
13
11
10
11
11
Snowy Days
3
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Memphis during the whole year:
The hottest month in Memphis is August with average maximum temperature going up to +90°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +34°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Memphis looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Memphis is December with average humidity going up to 74%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 67%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Memphis during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is October with approximately 12 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 92 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 14 rainy days and 121 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Memphis during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 3 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Memphis:
What is the hottest month in Memphis?
The hottest month in Memphis is August with average maximum temperature of +90°F.
What is the coldest month in Memphis?
The coldest month in Memphis is January with minimum temperatures of +34°F.
Is Memphis worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Memphis could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Memphis?
if you're looking to visit Memphis when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, April, March. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being August with only 70 mm of rain.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Memphis, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.