Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
80°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Memphis
United States · North America
Warm days and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Early to mid
Daytime high
80°F
Lows around 63°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 11 wet days, the highest monthly average.
35%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
LowMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 77° and nights feel near 64°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
44%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
7 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 78°F, easing to about 75°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning71°F
Rain17%
Cloud56%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityModerate
Midday77°F
Rain19%
Cloud60%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon78°F
Rain15%
Cloud60%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening75°F
Rain12%
Cloud56%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 34 | 4.1 | 9 | 6.5 | 70 |
| Feb | 55 | 37 | 4.2 | 11 | 7.1 | 69 |
| Mar | 64 | 45 | 5.2 | 11 | 8.2 | 65 |
| Apr | 73 | 54 | 5.0 | 10 | 9.5 | 65 |
| May | 80 | 63 | 4.8 | 11 | 11.0 | 69 |
| Jun | 88 | 71 | 3.4 | 9 | 12.2 | 70 |
| Jul | 90 | 74 | 3.6 | 10 | 12.5 | 72 |
| Aug | 89 | 73 | 2.7 | 8 | 11.5 | 70 |
| Sep | 85 | 66 | 2.9 | 7 | 10.3 | 69 |
| Oct | 74 | 54 | 3.9 | 8 | 8.7 | 68 |
| Nov | 62 | 44 | 3.9 | 9 | 7.1 | 69 |
| Dec | 53 | 38 | 5.0 | 10 | 6.3 | 72 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology