Best Time to Visit Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Jackson.
Jackson does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 27.8°C / 82°F) and driest (September, 85 mm / 3.3 in) months. The drier stretch runs through February and June–November; the wetter half falls in March–May and December–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 7.6°C / 45.7°F in January to 27.8°C / 82°F in July, with rainfall from 85 mm / 3.3 in (September) to 153 mm / 6 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Jackson's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 27.5°C81.5°F | 91 mm3.6″ | — |
| June | 26.3°C79.3°F | 91 mm3.6″ | — |
| September | 24.7°C76.5°F | 85 mm3.3″ | — |
No month at Jackson matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Jackson?
Jackson doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on September (driest, ~85 mm / 3.3 in) and July (warmest, 27.8°C / 82°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from United States of America's national average.
When is the rainy season in Jackson?
The rainy season at Jackson, Mississippi runs through March–May and December–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 124 mm / 4.9 in. The wettest single month is March (153 mm / 6 in).
What is the driest month in Jackson?
The driest month in Jackson is September, averaging about 85 mm / 3.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.7°C / 76.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Jackson?
The least comfortable months for travel to Jackson — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, April, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 153 mm / 6 in in March, and the coldest month averages 7.6°C / 45.7°F.
Is Jackson climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Jackson figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Jackson specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.