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The best time to visit Jackson

Month-by-month climate averages for Jackson, MS, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Jackson is usually February, March, November and December, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.

Jackson is warmest in August (highs near 95°F) and coldest in January (lows around 39°F), with roughly 58 inches of precipitation across the year and April the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is February, March, November and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Jackson forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Jackson weather by month

what to expect in Jackson through the year

Here is Jackson's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Jackson by season.

Jan
58°
39°
Mild
Feb
66°
46°
Mild
Mar
69°
50°
Mild
Apr
74°
55°
Warm
Wettest
May
83°
64°
Warm
Jun
89°
69°
Hot
Jul
91°
73°
Hot
Aug
95°
74°
Hot
Sep
87°
68°
Hot
Oct
80°
57°
Warm
Nov
70°
51°
Mild
Dec
61°
43°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Jackson?
The most comfortable time to visit Jackson is usually February, March, November and December, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Jackson?
August is the warmest month in Jackson, averaging highs near 95°F.
What is the coldest month in Jackson?
January is the coldest month in Jackson, with lows around 39°F.
When is the rainy season in Jackson?
The wettest month in Jackson is usually April, out of roughly 58 inches of precipitation across the year.

Jackson month by month