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Memphis in October
What October is really like in Memphis: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jeremy Atherton, CC BY-SA 2.5
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Memphis. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. One of the best months, with warm, dry days and comfortable evenings.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Memphis: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with September (30°C (86°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:06
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:25
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
Autumn (September–November). Warm September gives way to dry, comfortable October and November days, with neighbourhood festivals.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October 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 October
- Grizzlies basketball season begins (usually October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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 24°C, lows near 12°C and 7 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Memphis?
One of the best months to visit Memphis, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are April–May and November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Memphis?
It is one of the best months to visit Memphis. One of the best months, with warm, dry days and comfortable evenings.
+How warm is Memphis in October?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Memphis in October?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.