Early spring · Weather & things to do
Clarksdale in March
Clarksdale warms up: highs climb to 64°F (18°C), from 55°F in February, with lows of 44°F (7°C) and about 5.0 in (126 mm) of rain.
It scores 80/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 64°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 44°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 5.0 in (126 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 45 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What March feels like
Highs near 64°F (18°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Lows average 44°F (7°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 5.0 in (126 mm) across the month.
Plan around March
March is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April and October & November).
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (March – May), which brings about 15.4 in (391 mm) in total.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 5°C (10°F) from February.
- Comfort improves from 62/100 in February to 80/100.
- March sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route recommends.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 44°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes5.0 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Clarksdale in March
March is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
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.
Dockery Farms
Plantation where Charley Patton and early Delta blues took shape, 30 miles south.
Nearby in March
- Helena-West Helena in March~23 mi · highs 64°F, 5.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Memphis in March~72 mi · highs 62°F, 5.3 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Branson in March~225 mi · highs 59°F, 4.4 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Eureka Springs in March~235 mi · highs 58°F, 4.3 in rain · 3°C (6°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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Clarksdale?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 80/100 against a best of 87 in April and October & November. Expect highs of 64°F (18°C) and 5.0 in (126 mm) of rain. March is inside the Oct – Apr window our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route recommends.
How cold is Clarksdale in March?
Average highs are 64°F (18°C) and average lows 44°F (7°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Clarksdale in March?
Yes: about 5.0 in (126 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.0 in (1346 mm).
What should I pack for Clarksdale in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 44°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (5.0 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in March
- Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites Oct – Apr
Planning Clarksdale in March?
Share this March plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.