Memphis FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Memphis.

When is the best time to visit Memphis?

The best time to visit Memphis is in May if you’d like to experience the city’s best festivals. Spring as well as the months of September to November are also good times to visit as the temperatures are pleasant, hovering around the mid to high 20s. Summer in Memphis is hot and humid, but if you’re a fan of the King of Rock’n’roll you might want to visit in August to attend the annual Elvis Week. Winter can get quite cold despite daytime temperatures maintaining single digits between and rainfall is to be expected.

What is the time difference between the UK and Memphis?

GMT – 5 hours

What places combine well with Memphis?

If you’re a music lover, you can’t visit Memphis without also passing north through Nashville which is an easy 4-hour drive away by car. Another great way to immerse yourself in American music history is to head south through the Mississippi delta to Clarksdale, and then down to Lafayette and New Orleans.

What are the main cultural events in Memphis?

May – Beale Street Music Festival
May – Memphis in May (music festival)
May – World Championship Barbecue Cooking Fest
August – Elvis Week Memphis
September/October – Mempho Festival
November/December – Graceland Christmas Lights