Best time to visit Starkville, MS

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

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

January Wet
High
54.1°F
Low
33.2°F
Precip
5.48 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 1m

February Wet
High
58.6°F
Low
36.2°F
Precip
6.18 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 48m

March Wet
High
66.8°F
Low
43.3°F
Precip
5.37 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 47m

April Wet
High
75.0°F
Low
51.3°F
Precip
6.07 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 50m

May Good
High
82.5°F
Low
61.0°F
Precip
4.23 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 44m

June Hot
High
88.8°F
Low
69.0°F
Precip
4.59 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 11m

July Hot
High
91.7°F
Low
72.2°F
Precip
4.51 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 1m

August Hot
High
91.7°F
Low
70.7°F
Precip
4.21 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 15m

September Good
High
86.8°F
Low
64.3°F
Precip
3.74 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 12m

October Excellent
High
77.0°F
Low
51.7°F
Precip
3.86 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 9m

November Good
High
65.4°F
Low
41.5°F
Precip
4.42 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 14m

December Wet
High
56.9°F
Low
35.9°F
Precip
5.32 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 47m

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