When to go · Memphis
Memphis, month by month
The best months for Memphis: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.11 °C / 1 °C, 8 rain days52 °F / 34 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).13 °C / 3 °C, 8 rain days55 °F / 37 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.18 °C / 7 °C, 9 rain days64 °F / 45 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Memphis's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.23 °C / 12 °C, 9 rain days73 °F / 54 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Memphis's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.28 °C / 17 °C, 9 rain days82 °F / 63 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.32 °C / 21 °C, 8 rain days90 °F / 70 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (extreme heat and humidity).33 °C / 23 °C, 8 rain days91 °F / 73 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (extreme heat and humidity).33 °C / 23 °C, 7 rain days91 °F / 73 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Memphis's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.30 °C / 19 °C, 7 rain days86 °F / 66 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Memphis's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.24 °C / 12 °C, 7 rain days75 °F / 54 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.17 °C / 6 °C, 8 rain days63 °F / 43 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.12 °C / 2 °C, 9 rain days54 °F / 36 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday