Month guide · Memphis · United States
Memphis in July
What July 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
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 14.3 hours of daylight. The hottest month, very humid, with afternoon thunderstorms; museums are a good refuge.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 14.3 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the 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 9 of its 31 days. Compared with June (32°C (90°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:57
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:15
- Daylight
- About 14.3 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, July 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 July
- Fourth of July fireworks on the riverfront
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Park · Riverfront
Tom Lee Park
Visit in the early evening, when the heat breaks and families gather on the lawns to watch the sunset over the river.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Views
Zoo · Midtown and Overton Square
Memphis Zoo
Behind an Egyptian-style gateway in Overton Park, the zoo has themed areas such as Teton Trek with grizzly bears and the Zambezi River Hippo Camp, along with big cats and an aquarium.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Park · Midtown and Overton Square
Overton Park and the Levitt Shell
Bring a picnic blanket to a free Levitt Shell concert on a warm evening, and walk the Old Forest trails beforehand.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- After dark
- History
- Kids
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
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 23°C and 9 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July 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 July a good time to visit Memphis?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The hottest month, very humid, with afternoon thunderstorms; museums are a good refuge.
+How warm is Memphis in July?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Memphis in July?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.