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Clarksdale in August
Clarksdale's warmest month brings highs averaging 93°F (34°C), lows of 72°F (22°C) and about 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 62/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 93°F (34°C)
- Avg low
- 72°F (22°C)
- Rain
- 3.4 in (86 mm)
- Humidity
- 66%
- Cloud cover
- 45%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 17 min
- Comfort score
- 62/100 · Good
What August feels like
Heat sets the pace, with highs around 93°F (34°C). Get out early and keep the hottest hours for somewhere cool.
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 72°F (22°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.4 in (86 mm).
Plan around August
August sits mid-table; the best months are April and October & November.
- Comfort holds steady from July (61 → 62/100).
- Our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route recommends Oct – Apr, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 93°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Clarksdale in August
Afternoons run hot (93°F), so these picks mix early-start outdoor spots with cool indoor breaks.
Ground Zero Blues Club
Morgan Freeman co-owned juke joint with live blues and Southern food.
Why now A break from 93°F afternoons.
Delta Blues Museum
Museum in the 1918 freight depot holding Muddy Waters' rebuilt cabin and blues artifacts.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art
Blues record store and folk art shop; the owner knows who's playing where tonight.
Abe's Bar-B-Q
Barbecue at the Crossroads since 1924; known for pork sandwiches and hot tamales.
Nearby in August
- Helena-West Helena in August~23 mi · highs 94°F, 3.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Memphis in August~72 mi · highs 93°F, 3.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Branson in August~225 mi · highs 91°F, 3.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Eureka Springs in August~235 mi · highs 90°F, 3.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Clarksdale in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Clarksdale?
It's middling, scoring 62/100. The best months are April and October & November, at up to 87. Expect highs of 93°F (34°C) and 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain. Our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route recommends Oct – Apr, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Clarksdale in August?
Average highs are 93°F (34°C) and average lows 72°F (22°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Clarksdale in August?
Some: about 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.0 in (1346 mm).
What should I pack for Clarksdale in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 93°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Clarksdale in August?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.