Weather

Mild Highs & Gentle Lows All Year Long

In a way, much of the beauty of Natchez is thanks to the weather, and we don’t just mean lush grass, live oaks, and Spanish moss! It was the gentle subtropical climate — mild temperatures, moderate rainfall and plenty of sunshine — that made Natchez the heart of the cotton belt, and that perfect weather for crops is what attracted planters whose beautiful mansions still stand today.

If you love the outdoors, spring is a great time to visit, with Natchez weather featuring highs in the 70s and 80s and lows in the 50s and 60s at night. The lazy days of summer hover in the high 90s, while summer evenings in the mid 70s invite you to stay up, stay out and enjoy the nightlife.

Fall begins warm in Natchez, cooling to the high 70s by day in November and a mild 45-50 degrees overnight. Even if you’re visiting in winter, you can still pack light! In the heart of January—our coolest month—daytime highs hit the 50s on average and lows stay right around 40 degrees.

Natchez Weather: Monthly Averages

MONTH January February March April May June July August September October November December

HIGHS (°F) 58 63 70 77 83 89 91 91 87 79 68 61

LOWS (°F) 39 42 49 55 63 69 72 71 66 55 47 41

RAINFALL (IN.) 6.4 5.0 6.7 6.1 5.5 4.7 4.0 3.9 3.7 4.0 5.6 6.4