Monthly climate guide
Memphis weather in January
January in Memphis is typically cool, with average daytime highs around 9°C (49°F) and night-time lows near -1°C (31°F). The month usually brings about 95 mm of rain (wet) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and 2°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- Seasonally, January counts as mid-winter in Memphis.
- Pack for frost — nights average -1°C in January.
- Just 320 km apart, but Memphis runs about 2°C warmer than Nashville this month.
January is typically Memphis's coolest month.
Avg high
9°C
49°F
Avg low
-1°C
31°F
Rainfall
95 mm
wet
Humidity
83%
relative
Sky
56%
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 January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is January 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 January
Cite or embed this data
Writing about this destination? Copy a ready-made citation or embed a live widget — free, just keep the link.
Memphis weather in January. WeatherCompare, 2026 (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020 monthly averages). https://weathercompare.eu/weather/usa/memphis/january
<a href="https://weathercompare.eu/weather/usa/memphis/january">Memphis weather in January</a> (WeatherCompare)
<iframe src="https://weathercompare.eu/embed/usa/memphis" width="300" height="160" style="border:0;border-radius:12px" loading="lazy" title="Memphis weather in January"></iframe> <p style="font-size:12px"><a href="https://weathercompare.eu/weather/usa/memphis/january">Memphis weather in January</a> – WeatherCompare</p>
Memphis in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Memphis?
January is cool in Memphis, with highs around 9°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Memphis in January?
Average highs are about 9°C (49°F) and average lows about -1°C (31°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Memphis in January?
Memphis typically gets around 95 mm of rain in January — 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.