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 high | 11°C / 52°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Rainfall | 117 mm / 4.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3 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.