Climate normals · 1970–2000
Memphis Climate
Memphis is a city in United States (TN) with a population of about 633,104. Its average annual temperature is 16.6°C (62°F), with roughly 1338 mm of rain per year.
16.6°C
Avg Temp
1338
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Memphis Climate
Memphis has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F) and receives about 1338 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.6°C
Avg Temp
1338
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / 39° | 101 mm |
| February | 7° / 44° | 108 mm |
| March | 12° / 53° | 136 mm |
| April | 17° / 62° | 144 mm |
| May | 22° / 71° | 132 mm |
| June | 26° / 79° | 104 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 98 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 76 mm |
| September | 23° / 74° | 87 mm |
| October | 17° / 63° | 81 mm |
| November | 11° / 52° | 133 mm |
| December | 6° / 43° | 138 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Memphis
The most comfortable months to visit Memphis are typically September, May and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near -1°C low). April is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Memphis are typically September, May and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Memphis, United States has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C and about 1338 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Memphis average about 33°C (92°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.