When to go · Memphis
Memphis in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (extreme heat and humidity).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (extreme heat and humidity).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- MemphisHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 7 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
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Apr: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Aug: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Apr: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 7 (better)
Apr: 9
Crowds
Aug: High
Apr: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Apr: 1
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (extreme heat and humidity).
April: Inside Memphis's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Memphis: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen