🇺🇸 Memphis vs Nashville 🇺🇸

Memphis, United States vs Nashville, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Memphis is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Memphis is drier, with roughly 72 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Memphis🇺🇸 Nashville
Avg annual high22°C21°C
Hottest monthJuly (32°C)July (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (-1°C low)
Rainy days / year128200
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitApril, October, NovemberApril, September, October

🇺🇸 Memphis

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in July (32°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

🇺🇸 Nashville

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in July (32°C), coldest lows in January (-1°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Memphis or Nashville warmer?

Memphis is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Memphis or Nashville?

Nashville is rainier — Memphis sees about 72 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Memphis vs Nashville?

Memphis is best around April, October, November; Nashville is best around April, September, October.

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