Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Clarksdale in January
This is the coldest month in Clarksdale: highs average 51°F (10°C) and lows 32°F (0°C), with about 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain.
Its comfort score of 60/100 is still Good, though it ranks 12th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 51°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 32°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 4.3 in (109 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 57 min
- Comfort score
- 60/100 · Good
What January feels like
It's cool, with highs near 51°F (10°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights cool to an average low of 32°F (0°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.3 in (109 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April and October & November.
- Comfort holds steady from December (62 → 60/100).
- January sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route recommends.
What to pack for January
- Insulated jackethighs only 51°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.3 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Clarksdale in January
January is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Dockery Farms
Plantation where Charley Patton and early Delta blues took shape, 30 miles south.
The Crossroads
Guitar sign marking Highways 61 and 49, tied to the Robert Johnson legend.
Shack Up Inn
Sharecropper shacks turned lodging on the Hopson Plantation, with music in the commissary.
Ground Zero Blues Club
Morgan Freeman co-owned juke joint with live blues and Southern food.
Nearby in January
- Helena-West Helena in January~23 mi · highs 49°F, 3.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Memphis in January~72 mi · highs 48°F, 3.9 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Branson in January~225 mi · highs 44°F, 2.6 in rain or snow · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, drier
- Eureka Springs in January~235 mi · highs 43°F, 2.5 in rain or snow · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, drier
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 January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Clarksdale?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 60/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are April and October & November. Expect highs of 51°F (10°C) and 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain. January is inside the Oct – Apr window our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route recommends.
How cold is Clarksdale in January?
Average highs are 51°F (10°C) and average lows 32°F (0°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Clarksdale in January?
Some: about 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.0 in (1346 mm).
What should I pack for Clarksdale in January?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 51°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.3 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in January
- Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites Oct – Apr
Planning Clarksdale in January?
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