Month guide · Memphis · United States
Memphis in August
What August is really like in Memphis: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Fallaner, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 13.5 hours of daylight. Hot and humid; Elvis Week brings fans from around the world to Graceland.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Memphis: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with July (33°C (91°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:20
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:50
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot and humid with highs above 30°C and afternoon storms; Elvis Week fills Graceland and nearby hotels in August.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Elvis Week, ending with a candlelight vigil at Graceland (usually mid-August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Historic site · Union Avenue
Sun Studio
In this small studio on Union Avenue, Sam Phillips recorded 'Rocket 88' in 1951, Elvis Presley's first single in 1954 and the famous 'Million Dollar Quartet' session with Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins in 1956.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Soulsville
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Drive or take a rideshare to Soulsville and combine the museum with a soul-food lunch nearby.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 23°C and 7 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Memphis?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Memphis in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Memphis?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and humid; Elvis Week brings fans from around the world to Graceland.
+How warm is Memphis in August?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Memphis in August?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.