Climate of Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Point-value climate at Memphis (Tennessee, United States of America). Population approximately 1,081,000.
Located in Tennessee, United States of America, Memphis has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 1,081,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 3.8°C / 38.8°F in January to 28°C / 82.4°F in July, with rainfall varying from 75 mm / 3 in (August) to 144 mm / 5.7 in (April) — about 1334 mm / 52.5 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Memphis's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.8°C38.8°F | 101 mm4″ | — |
| February | 6.8°C44.2°F | 108 mm4.3″ | — |
| March | 11.8°C53.2°F | 135 mm5.3″ | — |
| April | 16.9°C62.4°F | 144 mm5.7″ | — |
| May | 21.8°C71.2°F | 132 mm5.2″ | — |
| June | 26.1°C79°F | 104 mm4.1″ | — |
| July | 28°C82.4°F | 98 mm3.9″ | — |
| August | 27.1°C80.8°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| September | 23.5°C74.3°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
| October | 17.4°C63.3°F | 81 mm3.2″ | — |
| November | 11.2°C52.2°F | 132 mm5.2″ | — |
| December | 6.1°C43°F | 137 mm5.4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Memphis?
Memphis does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Memphis's warmest month is July at an average of 28°C / 82.4°F, and its driest month is August with about 75 mm / 3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Memphis?
Memphis, in Tennessee, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 3.8°C / 38.8°F in January to 28°C / 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1334 mm / 52.5 in, with the wettest month being April (144 mm / 5.7 in) and the driest August (75 mm / 3 in).
What is the average temperature in Memphis in July?
The average temperature in Memphis in July is 28°C / 82.4°F, with rainfall of about 98 mm / 3.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Memphis?
The driest month in Memphis is August, with about 75 mm / 3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.1°C / 80.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Memphis?
The wettest month in Memphis is April, with approximately 144 mm / 5.7 in of average monthly rainfall.