WinterOff season ~45°F highs

Things to do in Memphis in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Memphis, with average highs around 45°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a January weekend Where else in January

Best picks for January

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in January.

1Indoor escape

Blues Hall of Fame

award by Blues Foundation, since 2015 also a music museum in Memphis, Tennessee

Graceland

mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, United States; former residence of Elvis Presley

3Indoor escape

Sun Studio

Holidays in January 2027

New Year's Day · Fri, Jan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day · Mon, Jan 18

Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.

Memphis in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Memphis?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Memphis, with average highs around 45°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Memphis in January?

Average daytime highs are around 45°F, compared with 92°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.

What are the best things to do in Memphis in January?

Top picks for January: Blues Hall of Fame, Graceland, Sun Studio, National Civil Rights Museum, Brooks Museum of Art.