Best Time to Visit Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Little Rock.
Little Rock does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 28.1°C / 82.6°F) and driest (August, 81 mm / 3.2 in) months. The drier stretch runs through June–October and January–February; the wetter half falls in March–May and November–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 4.5°C / 40.1°F in January to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in July, with rainfall from 81 mm / 3.2 in (August) to 137 mm / 5.4 in (November). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Little Rock'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 | 27.3°C81.1°F | 81 mm3.2″ | — |
| July | 28.1°C82.6°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
| June | 25.9°C78.6°F | 101 mm4″ | — |
No month at Little Rock matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Little Rock?
Little Rock doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on August (driest, ~81 mm / 3.2 in) and July (warmest, 28.1°C / 82.6°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 Little Rock?
The rainy season at Little Rock, Arkansas runs through March–May and November–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 106 mm / 4.2 in. The wettest single month is November (137 mm / 5.4 in).
What is the driest month in Little Rock?
The driest month in Little Rock is August, averaging about 81 mm / 3.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 27.3°C / 81.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Little Rock?
The least comfortable months for travel to Little Rock — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, April, May, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 137 mm / 5.4 in in November, and the coldest month averages 4.5°C / 40.1°F.
Is Little Rock climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Little Rock 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 Little Rock specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.