When to go · Memphis
Memphis in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat), Dec–Feb (cold and occasional snow).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat), Dec–Feb (cold and occasional snow).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- MemphisHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 95 °F (35 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 6 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Memphis, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 35 °C (95 °F)95 °F (35 °C)
Mar: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Aug: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Mar: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 6
Mar: 6
Crowds
Aug: High
Mar: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Mar: 2
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat), Dec–Feb (cold and occasional snow).
March: Inside Memphis's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Memphis: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen