Memphis, TN weather by month
South · Station: Memphis International Airport, TN · NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
The best time to visit Memphis, TN is October, when average daytime highs are comfortable and rainfall sits at or below the city's monthly average. Memphis is hottest in July (avg high 92°F) and coolest in January (avg high 51°F). The wettest month is April (5.9 in) and the driest is September (3 in). Overall the annual mean temperature is about 63.4°F with 55 in of precipitation a year and 2.7 in of snow.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Monthly weather averages for Memphis
| Month | Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | Avg precip (in) | Avg snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51 | 33 | 4.1 | 0.9 |
| February | 56 | 37 | 4.6 | 1 |
| March | 64 | 44 | 5.7 | 0.5 |
| April | 73 | 53 | 5.9 | 0 |
| May | 82 | 62 | 5.3 | 0 |
| June | 89 | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| July | 92 | 74 | 4.8 | 0 |
| August | 92 | 73 | 3.4 | 0 |
| September | 86 | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| October | 75 | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| November | 63 | 43 | 4.7 | 0.1 |
| December | 53 | 36 | 5.5 | 0.2 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Best time to visit Memphis
Based on the normals above, the most pleasant window is October. In those months daytime highs are in the mild-to-warm range and precipitation is no higher than the city's typical month, so you avoid both the peak hot of July (when highs reach about 92°F — stay hydrated and seek shade midday) and the cool, darker conditions around January (highs near 51°F). Try to avoid April if rain would spoil your plans — it is the wettest month at 5.9 in. Use the packing & comfort tool to check any specific month.
How Memphis compares
Memphis's 55 in of annual precipitation and 63.4°F mean temperature put it in context with other US cities. See where it ranks for warmest in January, rainiest overall and driest overall, or browse the full list of cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Memphis?
The most comfortable time to visit Memphis, TN is October, when average daytime highs are mild and rainfall is at or below the city's average. Memphis is hottest in July (avg high 92°F) and coolest in January (avg high 51°F), per NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What is the average temperature in Memphis?
Memphis's annual mean temperature is about 63.4°F. The warmest month is July (average high 92°F, low 74°F) and the coolest is January (average high 51°F, low 33°F).
How much rain does Memphis get?
Memphis receives about 55 inches of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April (5.9 in) and the driest is September (3 in).
Does it snow in Memphis?
Yes. Memphis averages about 2.7 inches of snow a year. Snow normally falls between late autumn and early spring; summer months see none.
Source
Monthly averages from the NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Memphis International Airport, TN (reference values verified against the published normals). Climate normals describe a 30-year average, not a forecast; any individual year can differ. See our methodology for how "best time to visit" is derived.
Last updated: 2026-06-18