April in Memphis, TN: variable for golf — mixed conditions — check the live score. Best tee times: mid-morning through early afternoon.
| Average April Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 70°F |
| Avg daily low | 52°F |
| Rainy days | 15 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 12.7 mph |
Most golfers arrive in Memphis in April expecting a smooth spring warm-up — mid-70s, light breezes, the occasional shower. The reality is more complicated. Temperatures average 70°F at the high and drop to 52°F overnight, creating an 18-degree daily swing that means a comfortable afternoon round can start with a genuinely chilly first tee. April is also tied for the second-wettest month of the year at 15 precipitation days, so the calendar looks rosier than the actual forecast.
The wind is the other surprise. At 12.7 mph peak, April is tied with February as the windiest month Memphis sees, and that matters on the longer, more exposed layouts along the river corridor. None of this makes April unplayable — the highs land squarely in the comfortable range and daylight hours are generous — but golfers who plan around "nice spring weather" without checking the daily forecast tend to get caught out.
Book morning slots for the warmth-building portion of the day — post-8 AM tee times let temperatures rise from the 52°F overnight low before you're on the course. Because 15 precipitation days are spread across the month, check a 72-hour forecast rather than booking weeks out and assuming a dry window. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
March is slightly cooler at 63°F average high and nearly as wet at 16 precipitation days, so April's +7°F warmup is real but the precipitation relief is minimal — just one fewer rain day. May closes the gap where it matters most: temperatures jump another 10°F to an 80°F average high while peak wind drops 1.7 mph to 11 mph, making it the more dependable spring month despite the same number of precipitation days.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Memphis, TN for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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It's workable but not the easiest spring month. The 70°F average high is comfortable, but 15 precipitation days and 12.7 mph peak winds — tied for the second-most rain days and the most wind of any month — mean you should treat forecasts as essential planning tools rather than assumptions. Golfers who stay flexible on tee times generally get a solid round in.
Early tee times can start near the 52°F average low, which feels cold enough to affect grip and swing feel. Temperatures climb toward 70°F by midday, so the same day can require a jacket on the first hole and feel like shirtsleeve weather by the back nine. Dressing in removable layers is more practical than packing for a single temperature.