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Memphis weather in December (Tennessee, United States of America)

What's the typical weather in Memphis for December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Memphis generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 12°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Memphis in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 152 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Memphis. October typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Memphis climate page with graphs.

 

Memphis, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 135 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 69%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 152 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50%  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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