Month guide · Memphis · United States
Memphis in April
What April is really like in Memphis: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Memphis. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. Warm and green, with gardens in bloom; a good month for walking and barbecue.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Memphis: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with March (18°C (64°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:28
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:32
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
Spring (March–May). Mild, blooming and festive, with Memphis in May and the barbecue contest, though spring storms can be strong.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in May). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Memphis, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · South Memphis bluff
Metal Museum
On a quiet bluff overlooking the Mississippi, the Metal Museum is devoted to fine metalwork, with galleries, sculpture gardens and a working foundry and smithy where you may see artists at work.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Park · East Memphis
Shelby Farms Park
Rent a bike or a paddleboat at Patriot Lake, and look for the bison in the pasture near the main road.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Active
- Nature
Garden · East Memphis
Memphis Botanic Garden
In Audubon Park, the botanic garden has themed gardens including a Japanese garden with a pond and bridges, a rose garden, an iris collection and My Big Backyard, a natural play area designed for children.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
Museum · South Main Arts District
National Civil Rights Museum
Allow at least three hours, and leave time for the exhibits across the street in the Legacy Building, which many visitors rush.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 11°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Memphis?
One of the best months to visit Memphis. The other best months are May and October–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Memphis?
It is one of the best months to visit Memphis. Warm and green, with gardens in bloom; a good month for walking and barbecue.
+How warm is Memphis in April?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Memphis in April?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.