August in Memphis, TN: variable for golf — mixed conditions — check the live score. Best tee times: morning before noon for the most comfortable round.
| Average August Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 88°F |
| Avg daily low | 72°F |
| Rainy days | 15 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 8.3 mph |
August sits in an interesting position in the Memphis golf calendar — slightly cooler than July but still deep in summer heat, and carrying nearly the same rain burden before September finally delivers some relief. Highs average 88°F with lows around 72°F, meaning even early morning rounds won't feel comfortable for long. The daily temperature swing is just 16°F, so there's no dramatic cool window to chase. Wind, at least, is working in your favor: August is the calmest month of the year in Memphis at 8.3 mph peak, which takes one variable off the table.
The season tier here is Variable, and that fits. You can play, but conditions demand realistic expectations. Afternoon heat and 15 rainy days — tied for second-wettest on the calendar — mean interrupted rounds and sweat-soaked grips are routine. Plan early tee times and keep an eye on the radar.
With 15 rainy days spread through the month and afternoon heat pushing well into the 80s, booking a tee time between 6 and 8 AM gives you the best chance of finishing before storms build and before the humidity becomes a serious drain. August's 8.3 mph average wind won't help cool things down much, so prioritize courses with tree-lined fairways that offer some shade on the back nine. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
July edges August out as the hottest month by 2°F and logs one more rainy day at 16, so August is a marginal improvement without being a meaningful one. The real shift comes on the back end: September drops the average high by 3°F and cuts rainy days from 15 down to 9, making it noticeably more manageable on both counts. If you're deciding between the two, September is the cleaner choice; August is essentially the tail end of the same difficult stretch July represents.
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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August is playable but not comfortable — highs sit at 88°F and the overnight low only falls to 72°F, leaving little cool relief even for early starters. At 15 rainy days, it's tied for the second-wettest month of the year, so expect at least some disruption to any multi-day golf trip. If your schedule is flexible, waiting for September cuts the rain days nearly in half.
Target a tee time as close to 6 AM as the course allows; by mid-morning the combination of 88°F highs and persistent humidity makes later rounds genuinely uncomfortable. The good news is that August is actually Memphis's calmest month at 8.3 mph peak wind, so you won't be fighting a breeze on top of the heat. Finishing before noon also gives you the best chance of staying ahead of afternoon thunderstorms.