Jackson, Mississippi Climate by Month
Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Hot summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year.
The climate in Jackson is one of hot summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year. Afternoon highs range from 58°F (15°C) in January to 93°F (34°C) in July, and January nights average 36°F (2°C). About 59 in (1487 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season.
- Warmest month
- 93°F(34°C)
- Average high, July
- Coldest nights
- 36°F(2°C)
- Average low, January
- Rain per year
- 59 in(1487 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 69%
- Sunniest: July
Best and worst months in Jackson
Best for weatherMarch, April and October are the best time for weather in Jackson: highs near 76°F (25°C) and about 4.8 in (122 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantJanuary and July are the least pleasant; January is the coldest, with highs of only 58°F (15°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in October.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Jackson weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 58°F(15°C) | 36°F(2°C) | 5.7 in(144 mm) | 73% | 2.4 |
| FebFebruary | 63°F(17°C) | 40°F(4°C) | 6.0 in(152 mm) | 70% | 3.1 |
| MarMarchBest | 71°F(22°C) | 46°F(8°C) | 5.3 in(134 mm) | 66% | 4.1 |
| AprAprilBest | 78°F(26°C) | 53°F(12°C) | 5.4 in(136 mm) | 65% | 5.2 |
| MayMay | 85°F(30°C) | 62°F(17°C) | 4.7 in(119 mm) | 67% | 5.9 |
| JunJune | 91°F(33°C) | 69°F(21°C) | 4.0 in(102 mm) | 69% | 5.9 |
| JulJuly | 93°F(34°C) | 72°F(22°C) | 4.6 in(116 mm) | 71% | 6.0 |
| AugAugust | 93°F(34°C) | 71°F(22°C) | 4.5 in(114 mm) | 69% | 5.6 |
| SepSeptember | 89°F(32°C) | 66°F(19°C) | 3.6 in(92 mm) | 66% | 5.0 |
| OctOctoberBest | 80°F(27°C) | 54°F(12°C) | 3.8 in(97 mm) | 67% | 3.9 |
| NovNovember | 69°F(20°C) | 43°F(6°C) | 4.7 in(120 mm) | 72% | 2.9 |
| DecDecember | 60°F(16°C) | 38°F(3°C) | 6.3 in(161 mm) | 67% | 2.3 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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