The weather in May in Memphis

It's warm in May in Memphis with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 21°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Memphis. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Memphis, Tennessee. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 35°C in 2022, Memphis reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 13°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 6°C to a highest value of 25°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 93 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Memphis

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Memphis. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Memphis New York
Average temperature 27°C 22°C
Max. temperature 30°C 28°C
Min. temperature 13°C -5°C
Total precipitation 93 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 12 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Memphis with hot temps, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights around 16°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 28°C, with nights around 18°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Memphis is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Memphis, Tennessee. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Memphis

Temperature in May in Memphis over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Memphis, Tennessee. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Memphis

Total precipitation in May in Memphis over the years

Daily UV index in May in Memphis

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Memphis, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Memphis by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Memphis. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.