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

Planning a trip to Memphis in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Memphis generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -0°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Memphis in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 165 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 109 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 68%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 165 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Memphis in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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