Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Clarksdale in October
Clarksdale cools off: highs slip to 76°F (25°C), from 88°F in September, with lows of 53°F (12°C) and about 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain.
October opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 87/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 76°F (25°C)
- Avg low
- 53°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 4.6 in (118 mm)
- Humidity
- 69%
- Cloud cover
- 42%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 07 min
- Comfort score
- 87/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are warm, averaging 76°F (25°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 13°C (23°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.6 in (118 mm).
Plan around October
October is one of Clarksdale's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: November highs fall to 64°F.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April and October & November.
- Comfort improves from 75/100 in September to 87/100.
- October sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route recommends.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 76°F
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 53°F
- 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 October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Abe's Bar-B-Q
Barbecue at the Crossroads since 1924; known for pork sandwiches and hot tamales.
Delta Blues Museum
Museum in the 1918 freight depot holding Muddy Waters' rebuilt cabin and blues artifacts.
Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art
Blues record store and folk art shop; the owner knows who's playing where tonight.
Dockery Farms
Plantation where Charley Patton and early Delta blues took shape, 30 miles south.
Nearby in October
- Helena-West Helena in October~23 mi · highs 76°F, 4.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Memphis in October~72 mi · highs 74°F, 4.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Branson in October~225 mi · highs 71°F, 4.2 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Eureka Springs in October~235 mi · highs 69°F, 4.3 in rain · 4°C (7°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Clarksdale?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 87/100. Expect highs of 76°F (25°C) and 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain. October is inside the Oct – Apr window our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route recommends.
How hot is Clarksdale in October?
Average highs are 76°F (25°C) and average lows 53°F (12°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Clarksdale in October?
Some: about 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.0 in (1346 mm).
What should I pack for Clarksdale in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 76°F), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 53°F), 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).
Routes in season in October
- Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites Oct – Apr
Planning Clarksdale in October?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.