Memphis weather in January

January in Memphis: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#10 of 12 months in Memphis · #377 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 64/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Memphis climate normals — January

Daytime high11°C / 52°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low2°C / 36°F
Feels like (high)8°C / 46°F
Rainfall117 mm / 4.6 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days10 days
Humidity72%💧 humid
Dew point1°C / 34°F
Sunshine5.9 h/day
Daylight10.1 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Snowfall3 cm / 1.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)32🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Memphis in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Memphis?
January in Memphis: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Memphis on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
What is the weather like in Memphis in January?
In January, Memphis averages a daily high of 11.1°C and a low of 2.4°C, with about 117.3 mm of rain over roughly 10.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Memphis in January?
Memphis has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in January.
Does it snow in Memphis in January?
Memphis sees roughly 3 cm of snowfall in January.

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