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

How does the weather in Memphis usually fare in January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Memphis includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 10°C. At night, they generally drop to -0°C. This time of year is known for its most moderate and comfortable temperatures.

Precipitation

Memphis in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 10 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 165 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Memphis. October typically offers the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Memphis, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 68%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 165 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 54%  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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