Month guide · Memphis · United States
Memphis in March
What March is really like in Memphis: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Thomas R Machnitzki, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
March is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Spring arrives with blossom and mild days, though storms can be strong.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Memphis: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with February (13°C (55°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:11
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:08
- Daylight
- About 11.9 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, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in May). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Memphis, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Downtown and Beale Street
The Peabody Ducks
Arrive at least 30 minutes early to get a good spot around the fountain or on the mezzanine; the morning march is usually less crowded.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Iconic
Landmark · Riverfront
Big River Crossing
A walking and cycling path along the Harahan Bridge, Big River Crossing stretches about 1.6 km across the Mississippi to Arkansas, with views of the river, the downtown skyline and passing barges.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
- After dark
- Active
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
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 7°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Memphis?
A good-value 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 March a good time to visit Memphis?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Spring arrives with blossom and mild days, though storms can be strong.
+How warm is Memphis in March?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Memphis in March?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.