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Why visit Memphis?

Memphis is a city on the Mississippi River in the southwestern corner of Tennessee. It holds a central place in American music history as a birthplace of rock and roll and a home of the blues and soul. It is also an important site of the civil rights movement and one of the great barbecue cities of the United States.

Visit Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley, and Sun Studio, where Elvis, Johnny Cash and many others made early recordings. Spend an evening on Beale Street, famous for its blues clubs and live music. The Stax Museum of American Soul Music tells the story of the record label behind Otis Redding and other soul stars. The National Civil Rights Museum is built around the Lorraine Motel, where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968. At the Peabody Hotel, watch the daily march of ducks to and from the lobby fountain. Try Memphis barbecue, especially pork ribs served dry with a spice rub or wet with sauce, and walk along the riverfront at sunset.

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When to go to Memphis

The best months for Memphis are April, May, September and October. Highs then sit around 26°C, and a week here is reasonably priced.

Jan
10°
low 1°
10 wet days
Feb
14°
low 4°
13 wet days
Mar
18°
low 8°
13 wet days
Apr
22°
low 12°
11 wet days
May
27°
low 17°
13 wet days
Jun
31°
low 21°
11 wet days
Jul
33°
low 24°
13 wet days
Aug
31°
low 23°
11 wet days
Sep
29°
low 20°
7 wet days
Oct
24°
low 14°
7 wet days
Nov
17°
low 7°
9 wet days
Dec
13°
low 4°
11 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Memphis, Tennessee. Source: Open-Meteo.

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Memphis — common questions

When is the best time to visit Memphis?

The best months for Memphis are April, May, September and October. Highs then sit around 26°C, and a week here is reasonably priced.

What is the weather like in Memphis?

July is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 33°C. January is the coolest, around 10°C by day and 1°C at night. February is the wettest, with about 13 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Memphis known for?

Memphis is best known for culture, history, food and nightlife. The things people come for: Graceland, Beale Street, National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis barbecue.

Who is Memphis best suited to?

Memphis works particularly well for groups of friends, couples and solo travellers. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Memphis?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

Do I need a visa for United States?

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