Memphis, United States experiences average highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 10 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Memphis, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Memphis, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Feb–May At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6.1/10
Best: April, May, September, October
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 22°C / 13°C
Feels Like 23°C / 12°C
Rainy Days 10
Rainfall 112 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 71%
Wind Speed 16 km/h
Dew Point 12°C
Snow Days 1 days
Frost Days 7 days
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Avg Low24°C
Rain10days
Coldest Month
1°C
January
Avg High10°C
Rain10days
Driest Month
6days
September
Avg High30°C
Avg Low20°C
Windiest Month
20 km/h
March (Gusts 44)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, July due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:47
Daylight 14.5h
Sunset 20:17
Live conditions—
Memphis on the map · live conditions
Memphis, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Memphis
- Population
- 633.1K
- Elevation
- 78 m
- Coordinates
- 35.15°, -90.05°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 12 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 10 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 7 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 3°C
Rain 11 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 10°C / 1°C . Feb: 14°C / 4°C . Mar: 18°C / 8°C . Apr: 22°C / 12°C . May: 26°C / 17°C . Jun: 31°C / 21°C . Jul: 32°C / 24°C . Aug: 31°C / 23°C . Sep: 30°C / 20°C . Oct: 24°C / 14°C . Nov: 17°C / 7°C . Dec: 13°C / 4°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 114 mm. Feb: 143 mm. Mar: 148 mm. Apr: 153 mm. May: 126 mm. Jun: 98 mm. Jul: 110 mm. Aug: 85 mm. Sep: 67 mm. Oct: 84 mm. Nov: 82 mm. Dec: 132 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 72%. Feb: 73%. Mar: 69%. Apr: 70%. May: 74%. Jun: 72%. Jul: 74%. Aug: 73%. Sep: 68%. Oct: 66%. Nov: 70%. Dec: 74%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 18 km/h . Feb: 19 km/h . Mar: 20 km/h . Apr: 20 km/h . May: 16 km/h . Jun: 14 km/h . Jul: 12 km/h . Aug: 12 km/h . Sep: 13 km/h . Oct: 15 km/h . Nov: 17 km/h . Dec: 18 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 6h. Feb: 6h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 9h. May: 11h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 9h. Nov: 7h. Dec: 6h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 2 days. Feb: 1 days. Mar: 0 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 1 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 14 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 33°C | Jul · 32°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -2°C | Jan · 1°C |
| Wettest month | Apr 2025 · 324 mm | Apr · 153 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 23 km/h | Mar · 20 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Good April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June
Fair July
Poor August
Fair September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Fair December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 1°C | 7°C / -3°C | 10days (114 mm) Wet | 6.2h Fair | 72% Muggy | 3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 14°C / 4°C | 11°C / 0°C | 12days (143 mm) Wet | 6.2h Fair | 73% Muggy | 3.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 18°C / 8°C | 17°C / 5°C | 12days (148 mm) Wet | 7.8h Good | 69% Muggy | 5.4 High | Good | View Details |
| April best | 22°C / 12°C | 22°C / 10°C | 11days (153 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 70% Muggy | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 26°C / 17°C | 28°C / 17°C | 12days (126 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 31°C / 21°C | 35°C / 24°C | 10days (98 mm) Wet | 12h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 7.7 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| July | 32°C / 24°C | 37°C / 28°C | 10days (110 mm) Wet | 12.1h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 7.6 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| August | 31°C / 23°C | 36°C / 26°C | 9days (85 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 7.2 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| September best | 30°C / 20°C | 32°C / 21°C | 6days (67 mm) Good | 10.3h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 5.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 24°C / 14°C | 24°C / 13°C | 7days (84 mm) Good | 8.6h Good | 66% Muggy | 4.9 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 17°C / 7°C | 15°C / 5°C | 9days (82 mm) Wet | 7.3h Good | 70% Muggy | 3.5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 13°C / 4°C | 10°C / 1°C | 10days (132 mm) Wet | 5.9h Fair | 74% Muggy | 2.8 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Memphis are April, May, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Memphis, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Memphis is July, with average daytime highs of 32°C (90°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Memphis is January, with average overnight lows of 1°C (34°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Memphis is April, averaging 153mm of precipitation across 11 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Memphis runs through February, March, May, April, with the heaviest rainfall in February. Based on 10-year averages for Memphis.
Memphis receives approximately 107 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Memphis.
The least favorable months to visit Memphis are January, February, July, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider April, May, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Memphis is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Memphis is 71%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Memphis receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 3 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 7 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Memphis are 16 km/h (10 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 20 km/h (12 mph) (gusts up to 44 km/h / 27 mph).
Memphis averages 7 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 52%. The clearest skies occur in October.
The annual average dew point in Memphis is 12°C (54°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Memphis has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Memphis ranges from 12°C (54°F) to 23°C (73°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Memphis, with a climate score of 5.4/10. Consider visiting during April, May, September, October instead for better conditions.
For June in Memphis, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 31°C (87°F) and 10 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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