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The best time to visit Little Rock

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

Short answer

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

Little Rock is warmest in August (highs near 92°F) and coldest in January (lows around 35°F), with roughly 51 inches of precipitation across the year and January 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 Little Rock forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Little Rock weather by month

what to expect in Little Rock through the year

Here is Little Rock'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 Little Rock by season.

Jan
51°
35°
Cool
Wettest
Feb
61°
41°
Mild
Mar
65°
46°
Mild
Apr
72°
53°
Warm
May
82°
63°
Warm
Jun
90°
70°
Hot
Jul
90°
73°
Hot
Aug
92°
73°
Hot
Sep
85°
67°
Hot
Oct
77°
57°
Warm
Nov
65°
47°
Mild
Dec
56°
40°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Little Rock?
The most comfortable time to visit Little Rock is usually February, March, April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Little Rock?
August is the warmest month in Little Rock, averaging highs near 92°F.
What is the coldest month in Little Rock?
January is the coldest month in Little Rock, with lows around 35°F.
When is the rainy season in Little Rock?
The wettest month in Little Rock is usually January, out of roughly 51 inches of precipitation across the year.

Little Rock month by month