Memphis in January

5.8out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Cool: highs only around 10°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.

10°CAvg high
1°CAvg low
9Rainy days (98 mm)
9:53 hDaylight
07:13Sunrise · 17:06 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cool: highs only around 10°C
  • Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • A warm jacket
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.1 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

10° 1° J 13° 3° F 17° 7° M 23° 12° A 27° 17° M 31° 22° J 32° 23° J 32° 22° A 29° 18° S 23° 12° O 16° 7° N 12° 3° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 10°C1°C98 mm 9– – 5.8
February 13°C3°C104 mm 10– – 6.2
March 17°C7°C127 mm 11– – 6.7
April 23°C12°C121 mm 10– – 7.6
May 27°C17°C117 mm 11– – 7.4
June 31°C22°C88 mm 10– – 7.2
July 32°C23°C93 mm 10– – 6.7
August 32°C22°C74 mm 9– – 7.1
September 29°C18°C75 mm 8– – 8.1
October 23°C12°C102 mm 8– – 8.0
November 16°C7°C100 mm 9– – 7.0
December 12°C3°C127 mm 10– – 5.9

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Memphis in January?

Daytime highs average 10°C and nights about 1°C.

When is the best time to visit Memphis?

The best months are September, October, April.