Panhandle Plains

Best Time to Visit Memphis, Texas

Compare all 12 months for Memphis using climate normals, crowds, value, comfort and traveler-fit scores.

Best MonthNovember
TExplore Score8.5 / 10
Best TimeBest overall: November; strong alternatives: October and April.
Best SeasonFall
Ideal TripWeekend
Budget Travelers Couples Families Relaxing Trips Road Trips

The strongest overall windows for Memphis are November, October and April. November leads this dataset's balance of weather, rain, comfort, crowds, value and seasonal appeal. Travelers with different priorities should compare the full month table before booking.

Memphis is a small town in Texas’s Panhandle Plains tourism region. It is most useful for travelers comparing sightseeing, history, road trip, scenic across the year. This guide evaluates every month with one consistent framework covering temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, comfort, outdoor suitability, expected demand, relative cost and traveler fit. Climate values use the nearest complete NOAA 1991–2020 monthly-normal station, MEMPHIS, located approximately 0.2 miles from the destination reference point. Scores help compare months; they do not replace a short-range forecast or current operating notices.

TExplore Score8.5Great

Compare all 12 months for Memphis using climate normals, crowds, value, comfort and traveler-fit scores.

November Scores

The strongest month at a glance.

Weather9.4Excellent
Rain8.8Great
Crowds6.7Fair
Value8.2Great
Comfort9.7Excellent
Outdoors9.4Excellent
Seasonal Appeal9.1Excellent
Cost$$Moderate

Best Time For

Best WeatherMarch9.4 / 10
Least RainJanuary9.0 / 10
Lowest CrowdsAugust7.4 / 10
Best ValueJanuary8.3 / 10
FamiliesMarch9.8 / 10
CouplesMarch9.7 / 10
SoloMarch9.2 / 10
RomanticMarch9.5 / 10
RelaxingMarch9.5 / 10
OutdoorsMarch9.4 / 10
SightseeingMarch10.0 / 10

How Long Should You Stay?

1 DayGreat
Half DayLess Ideal
2 DaysGreat
Day TripLess Ideal
3 DaysFair
WeekendExcellent
4–5 DaysLess Ideal
1 Week+Less Ideal
10 Days+Less Ideal

Sweet Spot: Weekend

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Memphis in November

8.5 / 10 Great

November in Memphis is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 63.7°F and low near 35.2°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 1.01 inches across 2.9 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $$ – moderate conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, families, couples, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, history, road trip. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.

Sightseeing Families Couples
Weather9.4
Rain8.8
Crowds6.7
Value8.2
Comfort9.7
Outdoors9.4
Seasonal Appeal9.1
Cost$$

Month at a Glance

Average High
63.70°F
Average Low
35.20°F
Rainfall
1.01 in
Rainy Days
2.90
Humidity
55.30%
Daylight
10.30 hr
Crowds
Light crowds
Cost
$$ – Moderate
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All 12 Months

Compare the full year. On phones, every month becomes its own easy-to-read card.

MonthOverallWeatherRainCrowdsCostBest For
January8.28.59.0Moderate$$Sightseeing, Families, Couples
February8.38.98.8Moderate$$Sightseeing, Families, Couples
March8.29.48.3Busy$$Sightseeing, Families, Couples
April8.39.37.7Moderate$$Sightseeing, Families, Couples
May7.98.86.3Moderate$$Sightseeing, Families, Couples
June7.48.06.8Moderate$$Sightseeing, Families, Couples
July7.27.27.5Moderate$$Sightseeing, Families, Couples
August7.57.57.3Moderate$$Sightseeing, Families, Couples
September8.29.17.5Moderate$$Sightseeing, Families, Couples
October8.39.37.9Moderate$$Sightseeing, Families, Couples
November8.59.48.8Moderate$$Sightseeing, Families, Couples
December8.08.69.0Busy$$Sightseeing, Families, Couples

Best to Worst Months

  1. 1November8.5
  2. 2October8.3
  3. 3February8.3
  4. 4April8.3
  5. 5March8.2
  6. 6January8.2
  7. 7September8.2
  8. 8December8.0
  9. 9May7.9
  10. 10August7.5
  11. 11June7.4
  12. 12July7.2
GreatNovember · October · February · April · March · January · September · December
GoodMay · August · June · July

Season Overview

Spring

8.1 / 10

April is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.

Summer

7.4 / 10

August is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.

Fall

8.3 / 10

November is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.

Winter

8.2 / 10

February is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.

Traveler Suitability

Families9.8 / 10
Couples9.7 / 10
Solo9.2 / 10
Romantic9.5 / 10
Relaxing9.5 / 10
Outdoors9.4 / 10
Sightseeing10.0 / 10

Cost Through the Year & Crowds Through the Year

CostJan$$Feb$$Mar$$Apr$$May$$Jun$$Jul$$Aug$$Sep$$Oct$$Nov$$Dec$$
CrowdsJanModerateFebModerateMarBusyAprModerateMayModerateJunModerateJulModerateAugModerateSepModerateOctModerateNovModerateDecBusy
Score 8.2 · Great

January in Memphis

53.30° / 25.40°F 0.78 in Light crowds $$

January in Memphis is typically cool, with an average high near 53.3°F and low near 25.4°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 0.78 inches across 2.5 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $$ – moderate conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, families, couples, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, history, road trip. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.

Why Visit

Choose January for sightseeing, history, road trip, a 8.5/10 weather score, and light crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.

Things to Know

Cold mornings are possible; pack layers and verify weather-sensitive services or trails.

Score 8.3 · Great

February in Memphis

57.00° / 28.70°F 0.84 in Light crowds $$

February in Memphis is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 57.0°F and low near 28.7°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 0.84 inches across 3.1 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $$ – moderate conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, families, couples, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, history, road trip. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.

Why Visit

Choose February for sightseeing, history, road trip, a 8.9/10 weather score, and light crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.

Things to Know

Cold mornings are possible; pack layers and verify weather-sensitive services or trails.

Score 8.2 · Great

March in Memphis

66.50° / 36.80°F 1.38 in Moderate crowds $$

March in Memphis is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 66.5°F and low near 36.8°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 1.38 inches across 3.8 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Moderate crowds and $$ – moderate conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, families, couples, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, history, road trip. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.

Why Visit

Choose March for sightseeing, history, road trip, a 9.4/10 weather score, and moderate crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.

Things to Know

Conditions can change quickly; confirm forecasts, operating hours and reservation requirements.

Score 8.3 · Great

April in Memphis

75.20° / 45.60°F 2.00 in Light crowds $$

April in Memphis is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 75.2°F and low near 45.6°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.00 inches across 4.6 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $$ – moderate conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, families, couples, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, history, road trip. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.

Why Visit

Choose April for sightseeing, history, road trip, a 9.3/10 weather score, and light crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.

Things to Know

Conditions can change quickly; confirm forecasts, operating hours and reservation requirements.

Score 7.9 · Good

May in Memphis

83.20° / 56.00°F 3.49 in Light crowds $$

May in Memphis is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 83.2°F and low near 56.0°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.49 inches across 6.6 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Light crowds and $$ – moderate conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, families, couples, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, history, road trip. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.

Why Visit

Choose May for sightseeing, history, road trip, a 8.8/10 weather score, and light crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.

Things to Know

Conditions can change quickly; confirm forecasts, operating hours and reservation requirements.

Score 7.4 · Good

June in Memphis

91.90° / 65.50°F 2.92 in Light crowds $$

June in Memphis is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 91.9°F and low near 65.5°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.92 inches across 6.0 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $$ – moderate conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, families, couples, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, history, road trip. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.

Why Visit

Choose June for sightseeing, history, road trip, a 8.0/10 weather score, and light crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.

Things to Know

Conditions can change quickly; confirm forecasts, operating hours and reservation requirements.

Score 7.2 · Good

July in Memphis

96.20° / 69.50°F 2.35 in Light crowds $$

July in Memphis is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 96.2°F and low near 69.5°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.35 inches across 4.4 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $$ – moderate conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, families, couples, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, history, road trip. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.

Why Visit

Choose July for sightseeing, history, road trip, a 7.2/10 weather score, and light crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.

Things to Know

Plan strenuous activity early, carry extra water and allow for intense afternoon heat.

Score 7.5 · Good

August in Memphis

94.80° / 68.00°F 2.46 in Light crowds $$

August in Memphis is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 94.8°F and low near 68.0°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.46 inches across 5.2 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $$ – moderate conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, families, couples, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, history, road trip. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.

Why Visit

Choose August for sightseeing, history, road trip, a 7.5/10 weather score, and light crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.

Things to Know

Plan strenuous activity early, carry extra water and allow for intense afternoon heat.

Score 8.2 · Great

September in Memphis

86.60° / 60.20°F 2.44 in Light crowds $$

September in Memphis is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 86.6°F and low near 60.2°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.44 inches across 4.4 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $$ – moderate conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, families, couples, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, history, road trip. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.

Why Visit

Choose September for sightseeing, history, road trip, a 9.1/10 weather score, and light crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.

Things to Know

Conditions can change quickly; confirm forecasts, operating hours and reservation requirements.

Score 8.3 · Great

October in Memphis

75.40° / 47.40°F 1.78 in Light crowds $$

October in Memphis is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 75.4°F and low near 47.4°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 1.78 inches across 4.5 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $$ – moderate conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, families, couples, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, history, road trip. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.

Why Visit

Choose October for sightseeing, history, road trip, a 9.3/10 weather score, and light crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.

Things to Know

Conditions can change quickly; confirm forecasts, operating hours and reservation requirements.

Score 8.5 · Great

November in Memphis

63.70° / 35.20°F 1.01 in Light crowds $$

November in Memphis is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 63.7°F and low near 35.2°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 1.01 inches across 2.9 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $$ – moderate conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, families, couples, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, history, road trip. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.

Why Visit

Choose November for sightseeing, history, road trip, a 9.4/10 weather score, and light crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.

Things to Know

Conditions can change quickly; confirm forecasts, operating hours and reservation requirements.

Score 8.0 · Great

December in Memphis

53.90° / 27.00°F 0.83 in Moderate crowds $$

December in Memphis is typically cool, with an average high near 53.9°F and low near 27.0°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 0.83 inches across 2.4 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Moderate crowds and $$ – moderate conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, families, couples, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, history, road trip. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.

Why Visit

Choose December for sightseeing, history, road trip, a 8.6/10 weather score, and moderate crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.

Things to Know

Cold mornings are possible; pack layers and verify weather-sensitive services or trails.

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How Scores Are Calculated

Data source: Catalog: https://www.traveltexas.com/cities-and-regions/texas-cities/ | Coordinates: 2025 U.S. Census Gazetteer GEOID 4847616 | Climate: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, USC00415821 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-monthly/1991-2020/access/USC00415821.csv, nearest complete station 0.2 mi | Humidity: NASA POWER 2001-2020 climatology https://power.larc.nasa.gov/api/temporal/climatology/point | Daylight: astronomical calculation at mid-month | Derived scores: TExploreVibe v2 documented methodology | Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Memphis_(Panhandle),_Texas_(2395817665).jpg (CC BY-SA 2.0; brewbooks from near Seattle, USA) Last updated: 2026-08-11

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