Memphis weather by month
Average highs run from 51°F in January to 92°F in July, and January nights average 33°F. It gets 55 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 3 inches of snow. Expect about 72 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are September to October.
Best time to visit Memphis
For comfortable weather, go in September to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F | 33°F | 4.1 in | 0.9 in | 6 | 0 | 15 | cool |
| February | 56°F | 37°F | 4.6 in | 1.0 in | 7 | 0 | 10 | cool |
| March | 64°F | 44°F | 5.7 in | 0.5 in | 8 | 0 | 4 | mild |
| April | 73°F | 53°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| May | 82°F | 62°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| June | 89°F | 70°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 16 | 0 | hot |
| July | 92°F | 74°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 22 | 0 | hot |
| August | 92°F | 73°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 20 | 0 | hot |
| September | 86°F | 66°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 10 | 0 | warm |
| October | 75°F | 54°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| November | 63°F | 43°F | 4.7 in | 0.1 in | 6 | 0 | 4 | mild |
| December | 53°F | 36°F | 5.5 in | 0.2 in | 7 | 0 | 12 | cool |
| Year | 73°F avg | 54°F avg | 54.9 in | 2.7 in | 74 | 72 | 45 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Memphis Intl. Airport, TN (USW00013893), 8.9 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Memphis
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 47m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 31m. The earliest sunset comes around November 29 (4:47 pm) and the latest around June 25 (8:18 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 76 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 am | 5:10 pm | 10h 03m |
| February | 6:46 am | 5:42 pm | 10h 56m |
| March | 7:10 am | 7:07 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:27 am | 7:32 pm | 13h 05m |
| May | 5:56 am | 7:56 pm | 14h 01m |
| June | 5:45 am | 8:15 pm | 14h 31m |
| July | 5:57 am | 8:14 pm | 14h 17m |
| August | 6:19 am | 7:48 pm | 13h 28m |
| September | 6:43 am | 7:06 pm | 12h 23m |
| October | 7:06 am | 6:24 pm | 11h 18m |
| November | 6:35 am | 4:53 pm | 10h 19m |
| December | 7:01 am | 4:48 pm | 9h 48m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Memphis with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Central Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Memphis getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 1.7°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Memphis.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Memphis?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 92°F and an average low of 74°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Memphis?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 33°F and highs of 51°F.
What is the rainiest month in Memphis?
April gets the most precipitation, 5.9 inches on average. September is the driest at 3.0 inches.
Does it snow in Memphis?
Yes. Memphis averages 3 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Memphis?
For comfortable weather, September to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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