Monthly climate guide

Jackson weather in October

October in Jackson is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and night-time lows near 13°C (56°F). The month usually brings about 94 mm of rain (wet) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 5°C cooler than September and 8°C warmer than November.

What stands out in October

Temperatures are falling — expect highs around 8°C lower by November.
In Jackson, October is mid-autumn.
It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 39%.
Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 14°C, so pack a layer.

Avg high

27°C

80°F

Avg low

13°C

56°F

Rainfall

94 mm

wet

Humidity

70%

relative

Sky

39%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

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Average monthly climate in Jackson
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	13°C / 55°F	2°C / 35°F	135 mm	83%	56%
February	16°C / 61°F	5°C / 40°F	160 mm	85%	63%
March	20°C / 68°F	8°C / 47°F	157 mm	83%	58%
April	24°C / 74°F	12°C / 53°F	178 mm	81%	53%
May	28°C / 82°F	17°C / 62°F	111 mm	79%	49%
June	32°C / 89°F	21°C / 70°F	123 mm	77%	48%
July	33°C / 91°F	23°C / 73°F	126 mm	75%	50%
August	34°C / 92°F	22°C / 72°F	110 mm	73%	49%
September	32°C / 89°F	20°C / 67°F	90 mm	70%	40%
October	27°C / 80°F	13°C / 56°F	94 mm	70%	39%
November	19°C / 66°F	6°C / 44°F	97 mm	75%	46%
December	15°C / 59°F	4°C / 40°F	142 mm	85%	61%

What to pack for October

T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
Water-resistant shoes
Sunglasses

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Is October a good time to visit Jackson?

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Other United States cities in October

Baton Rouge

28° / 15°C · 94 mm

New Orleans

26° / 19°C · 86 mm

Memphis

24° / 12°C · 104 mm

Montgomery

27° / 13°C · 66 mm

Destin

27° / 17°C · 80 mm

Panama City Beach

26° / 20°C · 85 mm

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Jackson in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Jackson?

Yes. October is one of the best months for Jackson, with highs around 27°C and about 94 mm of rain.

How warm is Jackson in October?

Average highs are about 27°C (80°F) and average lows about 13°C (56°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Jackson in October?

Jackson typically gets around 94 mm of rain in October — wet.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Jackson (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.