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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, April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.

Jackson is warmest in July (highs near 90°F) and coldest in January (lows around 37°F), with roughly 54 inches of precipitation across the year and December the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is February, March, April and October.

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, 1991-2020 averages

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
56°
37°
Cool
Feb
61°
41°
Mild
Mar
67°
48°
Mild
Apr
74°
55°
Warm
May
81°
62°
Warm
Jun
88°
68°
Hot
Jul
90°
72°
Hot
Aug
90°
69°
Hot
Sep
85°
66°
Hot
Oct
77°
54°
Warm
Nov
65°
46°
Mild
Dec
58°
40°
Mild
Wettest

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Jackson?
The most comfortable time to visit Jackson is usually February, March, April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Jackson?
July is the warmest month in Jackson, averaging highs near 90°F.
What is the coldest month in Jackson?
January is the coldest month in Jackson, with lows around 37°F.
When is the rainy season in Jackson?
The wettest month in Jackson is usually December, out of roughly 54 inches of precipitation across the year.

Jackson month by month