Month guide · Memphis · United States
Memphis in June
What June is really like in Memphis: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Ceptember, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
June is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 14.5 hours of daylight. Hot and humid; plan outdoor sightseeing for mornings and evenings.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 14.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Memphis: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with May (28°C (82°F)), June is warmer; by July highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:45
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 20:16
- Daylight
- About 14.5 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, June 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 June
June has no major recurring festival in Memphis, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Historic site · Whitehaven
Graceland
Start with the mansion tour early in the day, then explore the exhibition complex; allow at least four hours in total.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- History
Museum · South Main Arts District
National Civil Rights Museum
Built around the Lorraine Motel, where Dr Martin Luther King Jr.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Rainy day
Street · Downtown and Beale Street
Beale Street
Walk the full length early in the evening and step into the clubs with live bands; weeknights are calmer and often have no cover charge.
- Time needed
- An evening
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- After dark
- Free
- History
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 21°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 June a good time to visit Memphis?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, April–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Memphis in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Memphis?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and humid; plan outdoor sightseeing for mornings and evenings.
+How warm is Memphis in June?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Memphis in June?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.