When to visit Memphis without the crowds
Memphis (Tennessee, United States) is calmest in February, March, April, October, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in May. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Mar & Oct–Nov
When everyone heads home
The second half of August, after Elvis Week.
Tip
Book Graceland with a time slot; Beale Street and the Civil Rights Museum are close by.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 · moderate | 10 °C (49 °F) | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm | 13 °C (55 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 2/5 · calm | 18 °C (65 °F) | |
| April | 2/5 · calm | 22 °C (71 °F) | |
| May | 4/5 · busy | 27 °C (80 °F) | Memphis in May barbecue festival (May), Memorial Day |
| June | 3/5 · moderate | 31 °C (87 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 3/5 · moderate | 32 °C (90 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 3/5 · moderate | 31 °C (88 °F) | Elvis Week (August) |
| September | 3/5 · moderate | 29 °C (85 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 24 °C (75 °F) | |
| November | 2/5 · calm | 17 °C (62 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm | 12 °C (54 °F) | Christmas Day |
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Memphis without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually February, March, April, October, November and December (crowds 2/5). In October the average high is 24 °C (75 °F). All the calm months: February, March, April, October, November and December.
When is Memphis most crowded?
The busiest season is May. The second half of August, after Elvis Week.
What is the weather like in Memphis?
Average highs range from 10 °C (49 °F) in January to 32 °C (90 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What festivals are there in Memphis?
The main ones: Memphis in May barbecue festival (May) (May); Elvis Week (August) (August).
More places in Tennessee
- Nashville calm in January, February, October and December; busiest in April, May, June, July and August
- Gatlinburg & Great Smoky Mountains calm in January, February, March and December; busiest in May, June, July, August, September and October