Updated October 2026
Natchez Trace Parkway Weather by Month
Natchez Trace Parkway is warmest in August, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 91°F and a low of 69°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 53°F and an average low of 32°F. April is the wettest month, with about 6.1 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, 7.7 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Natchez Trace Parkway can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Aug
91°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
32°F avg low
Wettest month
Apr
6.1 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.2 h of daylight
Average weather at Natchez Trace by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F | 32°F | 5.1 in | 10.0 h |
| February | 58°F | 35°F | 5.8 in | 10.8 h |
| March | 66°F | 43°F | 5.1 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 74°F | 50°F | 6.1 in | 12.8 h |
| May | 82°F | 59°F | 5.7 in | 13.8 h |
| June | 88°F | 67°F | 5.6 in | 14.2 h |
| July | 90°F | 70°F | 4.1 in | 14.0 h |
| August | 91°F | 69°F | 4.7 in | 13.3 h |
| September | 86°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 76°F | 50°F | 3.4 in | 11.1 h |
| November | 64°F | 40°F | 4.5 in | 10.2 h |
| December | 55°F | 35°F | 5.8 in | 9.8 h |
| Year total | 59.4 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00224265, 7.7 miles from the park's reference point. Snowfall at the station totals about 0.8 inches in an average year. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Natchez Trace is at that time of year.
Natchez Trace weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 53°F in January, between 55°F in December and 58°F in February, with average lows between 32°F and 35°F. The average low is at or below freezing in January. Together the three months average 16.7 inches of precipitation, about 28% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.8 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 66°F in March to 82°F in May, with average lows between 43°F and 59°F. Together the three months average 16.9 inches of precipitation, about 28% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 13.8 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs climb from 88°F in June to 91°F in August, with average lows between 67°F and 70°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in July and August. Together the three months average 14.4 inches of precipitation, about 24% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.2 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 86°F in September to 64°F in November, with average lows between 40°F and 62°F. Together the three months average 11.4 inches of precipitation, about 19% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.2 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Mississippi, Alabama, and most of Tennessee are classified as humid subtropical climates. The weather ranges from mild winters to hot summers. Average high temperatures reach into the high 90's in summer and often heat indices are over 100°F. Winters are mild with daytime temperatures around 50°F but lows below freezing are not uncommon. Thunderstorms are common in the southeast and the southern part of Mississippi is occasionally affected by hurricanes. Check local forecasts to plan your trip.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Natchez Trace
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 33.78°N, 89.03°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 Trace Parkway →
Weather and crowds together
August, the warmest month, sees about 1.0× the visitors of the park's average month. June is the busiest month of the year and February the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Natchez Trace Parkway. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Natchez Trace.
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Frequently Asked Questions
August is the warmest month at Natchez Trace Parkway, with an average high of 91°F and an average low of 69°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 7.7 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Natchez Trace Parkway, with an average low of 32°F and an average high of 53°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
April is the wettest month, with about 6.1 inches of precipitation. October is the driest, at about 3.4 inches. The station records about 59.4 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Rarely, by the station's record. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 7.7 miles from the park's reference point, totals about 0.8 inches of snow in an average year.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00224265), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.