Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Memphis, we've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in Memphis, the best time to go is October. See below for details.

Important essentials for Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Memphis, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly option.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards frequently become worn. An unreadable vaccine card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection available.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America by month

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January

If you vacation in Memphis during January, you might see that it is brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). Humidity is generally around 60 during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Cotton Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February in Memphis is pretty cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain 5-10 days this month. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Cotton Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

In March, Memphis is chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (high 10s C) and regularly jump into the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Memphis, with several of the days of the month having rain. In March, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Cotton Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

If you vacation in Memphis during April, you are likely to see that it is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C). Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Cotton Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

If you visit Memphis during May, you may see that it is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (mid 10s C). Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Cotton Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

Traveling to Memphis in June, you will notice that it is consistently hot. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Cotton Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

July in this region can be very hot. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Cotton Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

August in Memphis is really hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) to low 90s F (low 30s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Cotton Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

September in Memphis is extremely warm. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) to 80s F (high 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Cotton Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

October in Memphis is warm. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) to 70s F (mid 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 50s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Cotton Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November in this region is chilly. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Cotton Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December can be brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Cotton Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Memphis.

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