Best time to visit Helena-West Helena, AR

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

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

January Cool
High
49.3°F
Low
32.2°F
Precip
4.63 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 56m

February Cool
High
54.3°F
Low
34.7°F
Precip
4.20 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 45m

March Wet
High
63.1°F
Low
43.1°F
Precip
5.03 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 47m

April Wet
High
72.6°F
Low
52.0°F
Precip
5.66 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 52m

May Good
High
80.9°F
Low
61.5°F
Precip
4.89 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 48m

June Hot
High
88.1°F
Low
69.6°F
Precip
3.48 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 16m

July Hot
High
90.4°F
Low
72.7°F
Precip
3.41 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 6m

August Hot
High
90.1°F
Low
71.7°F
Precip
2.80 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 18m

September Good
High
84.9°F
Low
64.9°F
Precip
2.63 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 12m

October Excellent
High
74.4°F
Low
52.5°F
Precip
3.46 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 7m

November Good
High
61.5°F
Low
42.1°F
Precip
4.43 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 9m

December Wet
High
52.3°F
Low
34.7°F
Precip
5.12 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 42m

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