Memphis in May
7.4out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
27°CAvg high
17°CAvg low
11Rainy days (117 mm)
13:51 hDaylight
06:01Sunrise · 19:52 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 1°C | 98 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.8 |
| February | 13°C | 3°C | 104 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.2 |
| March | 17°C | 7°C | 127 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.7 |
| April | 23°C | 12°C | 121 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.6 |
| May | 27°C | 17°C | 117 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| June | 31°C | 22°C | 88 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.2 |
| July | 32°C | 23°C | 93 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.7 |
| August | 32°C | 22°C | 74 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.1 |
| September | 29°C | 18°C | 75 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 23°C | 12°C | 102 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| November | 16°C | 7°C | 100 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.0 |
| December | 12°C | 3°C | 127 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Memphis in May?
Daytime highs average 27°C and nights about 17°C.
When is the best time to visit Memphis?
The best months are September, October, April.