Memphis · January
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 50°F, low 33°F. Layering becomes the workout. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
50° / 33°F
Humidity
70%
Rain days
12/mo
Wind
12 mph
What January feels like in Memphis
Sunrise
08:06
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:12
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Memphis in January
The kit for January in Memphis: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
-5° avg high
-1 rain days
Memphis in December →
January
50°F avg high
12 rain days
Best: midday
vs February
-4° avg high
-3 rain days
Memphis in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Memphis in January?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Memphis in January?+
Average high 50°F, average low 33°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Memphis?+
Compared to December (avg high 55°F), January is cooler. Compared to February (avg high 53°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in Memphis in January?+
Expect about 12 measurable rain days in January, on average.