Best time to visit Carthage, MS

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Carthage runs from September through November — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Wet
High
56.8°F
Low
33.5°F
Precip
5.71 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 10h 4m

February Wet
High
61.2°F
Low
36.6°F
Precip
5.32 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 10h 50m

March Wet
High
69.1°F
Low
43.7°F
Precip
5.05 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 11h 48m

April Wet
High
75.8°F
Low
51.1°F
Precip
6.31 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 12h 49m

May Good
High
83.0°F
Low
59.2°F
Precip
4.38 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 41m

June Hot
High
89.2°F
Low
67.3°F
Precip
3.92 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 14h 7m

July Wet
High
92.1°F
Low
70.7°F
Precip
5.08 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 13h 57m

August Hot
High
91.7°F
Low
70.1°F
Precip
4.70 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 13m

September Good
High
87.5°F
Low
64.1°F
Precip
3.80 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 11m

October Excellent
High
77.8°F
Low
51.1°F
Precip
3.88 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 11h 10m

November Good
High
66.8°F
Low
40.8°F
Precip
4.34 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 17m

December Wet
High
58.2°F
Low
35.1°F
Precip
5.32 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 9h 51m

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