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Clarksdale in May
Clarksdale warms up: highs climb to 81°F (27°C), from 73°F in April, with lows of 62°F (17°C) and about 5.2 in (131 mm) of rain.
It scores 76/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 81°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 62°F (17°C)
- Rain
- 5.2 in (131 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 47 min
- Comfort score
- 76/100 · Great
What May feels like
Days are warm, averaging 81°F (27°C).
After dark, temperatures fall to about 62°F (17°C).
Humidity averages 77%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Rain is a real factor, with about 5.2 in (131 mm) across the month.
Plan around May
May is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April and October & November).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, March – May.
- Humidity season begins: 77% on average, up from 78% in April.
- Comfort slips from 81/100 in April to 76/100.
- Our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route recommends Oct – Apr, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clothes81°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Quick-dry fabrics77% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes5.2 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Clarksdale in May
May 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.
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.
Abe's Bar-B-Q
Barbecue at the Crossroads since 1924; known for pork sandwiches and hot tamales.
Nearby in May
- Helena-West Helena in May~23 mi · highs 80°F, 5.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Memphis in May~72 mi · highs 80°F, 5.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Branson in May~225 mi · highs 77°F, 5.5 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Eureka Springs in May~235 mi · highs 75°F, 5.9 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
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 May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Clarksdale?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 76/100 against a best of 87 in April and October & November. Expect highs of 81°F (27°C) and 5.2 in (131 mm) of rain. Our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route recommends Oct – Apr, so May is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Clarksdale in May?
Average highs are 81°F (27°C) and average lows 62°F (17°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Clarksdale in May?
Yes: about 5.2 in (131 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.0 in (1346 mm).
What should I pack for Clarksdale in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (81°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), quick-dry fabrics (77% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (5.2 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Clarksdale in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.