Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Clarksdale in September
Clarksdale sees its driest month, with just 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain, highs of 88°F (31°C) and lows of 65°F (19°C).
It scores 75/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 88°F (31°C)
- Avg low
- 65°F (19°C)
- Rain
- 3.3 in (85 mm)
- Humidity
- 65%
- Cloud cover
- 40%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 12 min
- Comfort score
- 75/100 · Great
What September feels like
Afternoons run hot at about 88°F (31°C), which leaves mornings and evenings as the time for walking.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 65°F (19°C), about 13°C (23°F) below the afternoon high.
Some rain is likely, about 3.3 in (85 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around September
September is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April and October & November).
- Comfort improves from 62/100 in August to 75/100.
- Our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route recommends Oct – Apr, so September falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for September
- Light, breathable clothes88°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 65°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.3 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Clarksdale in September
Start early and take shelter at midday: the picks below pair morning outings with places to cool off.
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.
Why now A break from 88°F afternoons.
Nearby in September
- Helena-West Helena in September~23 mi · highs 88°F, 3.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Memphis in September~72 mi · highs 87°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Branson in September~225 mi · highs 84°F, 3.7 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Eureka Springs in September~235 mi · highs 82°F, 3.8 in rain · 3°C (6°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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Clarksdale?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 75/100 against a best of 87 in April and October & November. Expect highs of 88°F (31°C) and 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain. Our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route recommends Oct – Apr, so September is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Clarksdale in September?
Average highs are 88°F (31°C) and average lows 65°F (19°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Clarksdale in September?
Some: about 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.0 in (1346 mm).
What should I pack for Clarksdale in September?
Bring light, breathable clothes (88°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 65°F) and packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.3 in of rain).
Planning Clarksdale in September?
Share this September plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.