Memphis weather in May
May in Memphis: warm, rainy — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Memphis · #293 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Memphis climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 26°C / 79°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Rainfall | 114 mm / 4.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 52 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Memphis in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Memphis?
- May in Memphis: warm, rainy — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Memphis on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Memphis in May?
- In May, Memphis averages a daily high of 26.1°C and a low of 16.6°C, with about 114.1 mm of rain over roughly 11.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Memphis in May?
- Memphis has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 52 in May.