Month guide · Memphis · United States
Memphis in September
What September 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
September is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Still warm, with humidity easing late in the month and neighbourhood festivals.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Memphis: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with August (33°C (91°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:43
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:08
- Daylight
- About 12.3 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, September 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 September
- Cooper-Young Festival (usually mid-September)
- Southern Heritage Classic HBCU football game and events (usually September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · South Memphis bluff
Metal Museum
Visit late in the afternoon for the river view, and check whether metalworking demonstrations are scheduled.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Views
- Off the beaten path
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Landmark · Pinch District
Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
The 32-storey Memphis Pyramid, built as an arena in 1991, now houses a huge outdoor-gear store with an indoor cypress swamp, aquariums, a hotel and bowling.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Kids
- Shopping
- Rainy day
Park · East Memphis
Shelby Farms Park
Rent a bike or a paddleboat at Patriot Lake, and look for the bison in the pasture near the main road.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Active
- Nature
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
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 19°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 September a good time to visit Memphis?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events 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 September a good time to visit Memphis?
It is a shoulder-season month. Still warm, with humidity easing late in the month and neighbourhood festivals.
+How warm is Memphis in September?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Memphis in September?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.