AI-generatedMemphis at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,360 h
- Rain a year
- 1,236 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC−6 / UTC−5
- Elevation
- 78 m
Climate in Memphis
Memphis has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,360 hours of sunshine a year, Memphis is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, September – October
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:0518:27
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:49–07:39 · evening 17:52–18:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:39–06:49 · evening 18:42–18:52
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Memphis in October?
In October, Memphis is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Memphis.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min07:05 – 18:27
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 41 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Chicago
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %76 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Memphis
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.3 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Memphis, 55 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Memphis
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Memphis: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Memphis has about 7 rainy days with 100 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Memphis
How breezy and how cloudy Memphis is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Memphis typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 41 % of the sky over Memphis: mostly sunny, with about 6.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Memphis
How often the day gets hot in Memphis (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Memphis has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Memphis
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 103 days a year, mostly from May to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 30 | 9° | 1° | 4.7 h | 10 | 104 |
| FebruaryFeb | 42 | 12° | 2° | 4.8 h | 10 | 108 |
| MarchMar | 66 | 17° | 7° | 5.6 h | 12 | 130 |
| AprilApr | 79 | 22° | 12° | 6.7 h | 10 | 129 |
| MayMay | 79 | 26° | 17° | 7.3 h | 11 | 121 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 31° | 21° | 8.5 h | 9 | 85 |
| JulyJul | 55 | 32° | 24° | 8.6 h | 10 | 91 |
| AugustAug | 57 | 32° | 23° | 8.1 h | 8 | 69 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 29° | 19° | 7.1 h | 7 | 73 |
| OctoberOct | 84 | 23° | 13° | 6.3 h | 7 | 100 |
| NovemberNov | 68 | 16° | 7° | 5.2 h | 8 | 99 |
| DecemberDec | 38 | 11° | 3° | 4.4 h | 10 | 126 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
35.15° N, 90.05° W · 78 m · America/Chicago
Best time to visit Memphis
The best time to visit Memphis is from April to May and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from October to November. The wettest month is March with 130 mm of precipitation.
Memphis through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Memphis in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 17–26 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Memphis in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 31–32 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Memphis in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 16–29 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Memphis in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–12 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Memphis for you.
Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Memphis
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October has the better holiday weather in Memphis: score 84 against 79. In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. April has 3 more rainy days.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 84better | 79 |
| Day high | 23° | 22° |
| Night low | 13° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 6.7 h |
| Rainy days | 7better | 10 |
| Rainfall | 100 mmbetter | 129 mm |
| Muggy days | 3 | 2better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Memphis month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
30January9° · 5 h
In January, Memphis is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Memphis.
Memphis in January42February12° · 5 h
In February, Memphis is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Memphis.
Memphis in February66March17° · 6 h
In March, Memphis is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 130 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Memphis.
Memphis in March79April22° · 7 h
In April, Memphis is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 129 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Memphis.
Memphis in April79May26° · 7 h
In May, Memphis is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Memphis.
Memphis in May64June31° · 9 h
In June, Memphis is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 85 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Memphis.
Memphis in June55July32° · 9 h
In July, Memphis is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 91 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Memphis.
Memphis in July57August32° · 8 h
In August, Memphis is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 69 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Memphis.
Memphis in August75September29° · 7 h
In September, Memphis is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 73 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Memphis.
Memphis in September84October23° · 6 h
In October, Memphis is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Memphis.
Memphis in October68November16° · 5 h
In November, Memphis is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 99 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Memphis.
Memphis in November38December11° · 4 h
In December, Memphis is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 126 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Memphis.
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Memphis vs. Nashville
In October the holiday weather in Memphis and Nashville is about equally good (score 84 vs. 82). During the day Nashville is 1 °C cooler than Memphis.
| in October | Memphis | Nashville |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 84 | 82 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Sep – Oct | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Memphis ranks 12 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Panama City Beach25°26°90
- 2Destin26°26°89
- 3Mobile26°25°87
- 4Baton Rouge26°86
- 5Oklahoma City23°86
- 6Fort Worth26°86
- 7Atlanta22°85
- 8New Orleans26°85
- 12MemphisThis page23°84
Planning a trip to Memphis
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Memphis in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Memphis has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 34).
- 75
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 56
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 84
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 34
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 55 min
- Distance
- 7,010 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Memphis lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Memphis
When is the best time to visit Memphis?
The best time to visit Memphis is from April to May and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Memphis?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Memphis?
The wettest month is March with 130 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 69 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Memphis get?
Memphis gets around 2,360 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.6 hours a day; in December there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Memphis in?
Memphis uses the time zone America/Chicago: UTC−6 in January and UTC−5 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Memphis?
A nonstop flight from London to Memphis takes about 8 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,010 km.
When is hurricane season in Memphis?
Memphis lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Memphis?
Memphis has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 34). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 75, May half-term 76, Summer holidays 56, October half-term 84, Christmas holidays 34.
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