Memphis in April
Great time to visit
One of Memphis's best months weather-wise. Comfortable temperatures and spring energy make everything more enjoyable, though major events start driving up prices.
Weather
April delivers on spring's promise with mild, pleasant days and cool nights perfect for walking around downtown. Rain showers are frequent but brief - the kind that clear the air and make everything smell fresh. Humidity is still tolerable.
23°C high11°C low8 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$115/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest (late April)
- •Africa in April Cultural Awareness Festival
- •Beale Street Music Festival prep events
April Tips
- •Book hotels early for late April due to barbecue festival spillover
- •Perfect weather for walking the Riverwalk and downtown
- •Outdoor music venues start their regular schedules
All Months
Spring and fall hit the sweet spot - March through May and September through November give you perfect weather for walking Beale Street and touring Graceland's outdoor areas. Summer's brutal with 90-degree heat and humidity that makes you question your life choices. And Memphis in July during Elvis Week? Forget about it unless you love crowds and paying triple for hotels. Winter works if you don't mind gray skies and 40-degree days, plus you'll have the city mostly to yourself. The Memphis in May festival brings great music but also massive crowds. Book early or skip it entirely.
Memphis Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
6/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
4/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
5/10
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