Monthly climate guide
Memphis weather in December
Expect cool weather in Memphis in December: afternoons reach about 12°C (53°F), while nights drop to around 2°C (35°F). Around 138 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C cooler than November and 2°C warmer than January.
What stands out in December
- December brings early winter to Memphis.
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
- Just 320 km apart, but Memphis runs about 3°C cooler than Jackson this month.
- Only one month is cooler in Memphis than December.
Avg high
12°C
53°F
Avg low
2°C
35°F
Rainfall
138 mm
wet
Humidity
83%
relative
Sky
62%
cloud · often cloudy
Memphis weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C / 49°F | -1°C / 31°F | 95 mm | 83% | 56% |
| February | 12°C / 53°F | 1°C / 35°F | 141 mm | 83% | 63% |
| March | 17°C / 62°F | 6°C / 42°F | 152 mm | 82% | 59% |
| April | 22°C / 71°F | 10°C / 51°F | 161 mm | 79% | 56% |
| May | 26°C / 79°F | 16°C / 61°F | 129 mm | 79% | 56% |
| June | 31°C / 88°F | 21°C / 69°F | 113 mm | 75% | 46% |
| July | 33°C / 92°F | 23°C / 73°F | 103 mm | 71% | 47% |
| August | 34°C / 92°F | 22°C / 72°F | 97 mm | 67% | 47% |
| September | 31°C / 88°F | 19°C / 66°F | 72 mm | 65% | 39% |
| October | 24°C / 76°F | 12°C / 53°F | 104 mm | 69% | 43% |
| November | 16°C / 62°F | 5°C / 40°F | 97 mm | 74% | 49% |
| December | 12°C / 53°F | 2°C / 35°F | 138 mm | 83% | 62% |
What to pack for December
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is December a good time to visit Memphis?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Memphis →Other United States cities in December
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Memphis in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Memphis?
December is cool in Memphis, with highs around 12°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Memphis in December?
Average highs are about 12°C (53°F) and average lows about 2°C (35°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Memphis in December?
Memphis typically gets around 138 mm of rain in December — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Memphis (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.