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Best Time to Visit Clarksdale

April and October & November are the best time to visit Clarksdale on the climate data: October scores 87/100, with highs around 76°F (25°C) and 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain. March, May and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are July and December & January, mainly because of cool days.

Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States
Best months
Apr and Oct & Nov
Shoulder
Mar, May and Sep
Toughest
Jul and Dec & Jan
Warmest
Aug · 93°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 32°F
Wettest
Dec · 5.5 in
Driest
Sep · 3.3 in

Clarksdale weather by month

Highs run from 51°F to 93°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 53.0 in (1346 mm) of rain.

23°32°41°50°59°68°77°86°95°51°Jan55°Feb64°Mar73°Apr81°May89°Jun93°Jul93°Aug88°Sep76°Oct64°Nov54°Dec075150
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Clarksdale, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high51°F10°C55°F13°C64°F18°C73°F23°C81°F27°C89°F32°C93°F34°C93°F34°C88°F31°C76°F25°C64°F18°C54°F12°C
Avg low32°F0°C35°F2°C44°F7°C52°F11°C62°F17°C70°F21°C73°F23°C72°F22°C65°F19°C53°F12°C42°F5°C35°F2°C
Rain4.3 in109 mm5.0 in128 mm5.0 in126 mm5.3 in134 mm5.2 in131 mm3.6 in91 mm3.8 in96 mm3.4 in86 mm3.3 in85 mm4.6 in118 mm4.1 in103 mm5.5 in139 mm
Humidity83%83%81%78%77%72%69%66%65%69%75%82%
Cloud57%63%58%53%54%47%48%45%40%42%47%58%
Comfort606280817668616275878662

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 45 m (148 ft), close to Clarksdale's own ~55 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Clarksdale season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The coldest season, with highs of 51–55°F (10–13°C) and lows down to 32°F (0°C). About 14.8 in (376 mm) of rain falls across these months, 28% of the year's total. Comfort scores bottom out in December & January; the season averages 61/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 64°F highs in March to 81°F by May. It's the wettest season, with about 15.4 in (391 mm) of rain, 29% of the year's total. May feels humid, with humidity near 77%. April is among the best-scoring months (season average 79/100).

Summer Jun – Aug

Peak warmth: highs of 89–93°F (32–34°C). It's the driest season, with only about 10.7 in (273 mm) of rain, 20% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 70°F (21°C). Comfort scores bottom out in July; the season averages 64/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 88°F highs in September to 64°F by November. About 12.0 in (306 mm) of rain falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 42°F (5°C). October & November are among the best-scoring months (season average 83/100).

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Plan by month

By comfort score: 6 Great and 6 Good. Great months: March – May and September – November. Tap a month for its own guide.

Clarksdale weather questions

When is the best time to visit Clarksdale?

April and October & November are the best time to visit Clarksdale on the climate data: October scores 87/100, with highs around 76°F (25°C) and 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain. March, May and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are July and December & January, mainly because of cool days.

What is the rainiest month in Clarksdale?

December is the wettest month, averaging about 5.5 in (139 mm) of rain. September is the driest, with about 3.3 in (85 mm). The yearly total is around 53.0 in (1346 mm).

What is the coldest month in Clarksdale?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 32°F (0°C) and highs of 51°F (10°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 93°F (34°C).

Is Clarksdale humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 69%, and highs peak around 93°F (34°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.

Does it get below freezing in Clarksdale?

Not on average: even in January, the coldest month, lows average 32°F (0°C). Individual cold snaps can still dip lower.

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