Pack or skip
Winter coat for Memphis in December
Verdict
Pack it
Average lows dip to 35°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.
Why
Memphis in December averages highs of 52°F, lows of 35°F, 10 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat earns its space in the bag. Average lows dip to 35°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.