Memphis weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Memphis: highs of 9°C (48°F) and about 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average -1°C (30°F) and cloud cover 57% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and drier; February brings highs of 11°C (52°F) and 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Memphis?
least pleasant month Weather score 38/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Memphis. For better conditions, consider Apr, Jun, Sep–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Memphis in January?
Some rain is normal: about 100 mm (3.9 in) falls in an average January. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Memphis in January?
Days average 9°C (48°F) and nights -1°C (30°F).
Memphis weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C (48°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 100 mm | 57% | least pleasant |
| February | 11°C (52°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 123 mm | 62% | least pleasant |
| March | 17°C (62°F) | 5°C (42°F) | 134 mm | 59% | fair |
| April | 22°C (72°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 136 mm | 54% | best |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 138 mm | 55% | fair |
| June | 31°C (88°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 96 mm | 46% | best |
| July | 33°C (92°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 105 mm | 47% | fair |
| August | 34°C (93°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm | 45% | fair |
| September | 30°C (87°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm | 40% | best |
| October | 24°C (74°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 113 mm | 44% | best |
| November | 16°C (62°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 107 mm | 49% | fair |
| December | 11°C (51°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 138 mm | 59% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months