Time ’n’ placeOpen the globe

United States

Best time to visit Memphis

Go inApril–May and September–October

Spring and autumn avoid the sticky summer.

See Memphis on the globe

Memphis month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryPoor10°CWetQuietCheapest–
FebruaryMixed13°CWetQuietCheapest–
MarchGood18°CWetQuietCheapest–
AprilGood23°CWetModerateAverage–
MayGreat28°CWetModerateAverageMemphis in May
JunePoor32°CWetModerateAverage–
JulyPoor33°CSome rainPeak crowdsPriciest–
AugustMixed33°CSome rainModerateAverageElvis Week
SeptemberGood30°CSome rainModerateAverage–
OctoberGreat24°CWetQuietCheapest–
NovemberGood17°CWetQuietCheapest–
DecemberPoor11°CWetQuietCheapest–

Festivals, events and seasons in Memphis

  • May🎉 Memphis in MayBeale Street Music Festival and barbecue contests.
  • August🎉 Elvis WeekAround 16 August at Graceland.

Good to know

  • Flights to Memphis are usually cheapest in October–March. The catch: October–March are rainy.
  • Crowds and prices peak in July, so book early.

Graceland is said to be America’s most-visited home after the White House.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit Memphis?

The best time to visit Memphis is April–May and September–October. Spring and autumn avoid the sticky summer.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Memphis?

Flights are usually cheapest in October–March, when demand is lowest.

When is Memphis busiest?

Memphis is busiest in July.

What is the weather like in Memphis?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C, and January the coolest at 10°C. The wettest period is October–June.

More places in United States

Nearby destinations