Updated October 2026
Natchez National Historical Park Weather by Month
Natchez National Historical Park is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 90°F and a low of 71°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 57°F and an average low of 36°F. January is the wettest month, with about 6.2 inches of precipitation.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 4.1 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Natchez National Historical Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
90°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
36°F avg low
Wettest month
Jan
6.2 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.0 h of daylight
Average weather at Natchez by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F | 36°F | 6.2 in | 10.2 h |
| February | 61°F | 39°F | 5.5 in | 10.9 h |
| March | 68°F | 47°F | 6.0 in | 11.8 h |
| April | 75°F | 53°F | 4.9 in | 12.8 h |
| May | 82°F | 62°F | 4.7 in | 13.6 h |
| June | 87°F | 69°F | 4.5 in | 14.0 h |
| July | 90°F | 71°F | 4.5 in | 13.9 h |
| August | 89°F | 71°F | 4.9 in | 13.2 h |
| September | 86°F | 65°F | 4.1 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 77°F | 53°F | 4.0 in | 11.2 h |
| November | 67°F | 43°F | 5.1 in | 10.4 h |
| December | 59°F | 38°F | 5.7 in | 10.0 h |
| Year total | 60.1 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00226177, 4.1 miles from the park's reference point. Snowfall at the station totals about 0.3 inches in an average year. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Natchez is at that time of year.
Natchez weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 57°F in January, between 59°F in December and 61°F in February, with average lows between 36°F and 39°F. Together the three months average 17.4 inches of precipitation, about 29% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 10.0 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 68°F in March to 82°F in May, with average lows between 47°F and 62°F. Together the three months average 15.6 inches of precipitation, about 26% of the yearly total. Daylight lengthens from about 11.8 hours in March to 13.6 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 90°F in July, between 87°F in June and 89°F in August, with average lows near 70°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in July. Together the three months average 13.9 inches of precipitation, about 23% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.0 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 86°F in September to 67°F in November, with average lows between 43°F and 65°F. Together the three months average 13.2 inches of precipitation, about 22% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.4 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Spring: Temperatures usually range from 50 F to 83 F. Rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70 F to 95 F. Rain and sun are equally common. On very sunny days, be prepared with plenty of water - heat exhaustion is common if you are not prepared. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 55 F to 79 F. Winter: Temperatures range from 40 F to 63 F. Rain is common.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Natchez
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 31.55°N, 91.39°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Natchez National Historical Park →
Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 1.0× the visitors of the park's average month. March is the busiest month of the year and January the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Natchez National Historical Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Natchez.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Natchez National Historical Park, with an average high of 90°F and an average low of 71°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 4.1 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Natchez National Historical Park, with an average low of 36°F and an average high of 57°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
January is the wettest month, with about 6.2 inches of precipitation. October is the driest, at about 4 inches. The station records about 60.1 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Rarely, by the station's record. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 4.1 miles from the park's reference point, totals about 0.3 inches of snow in an average year.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00226177), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1992–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.