Clarksdale in March
Great time to visit
March hits the sweet spot - comfortable weather and manageable crowds. The whole town starts to wake up from winter hibernation.
Weather
March brings the first real taste of spring to the Delta. Daytime temperatures climb to a comfortable 19°C while nights stay cool at 7°C. Rain picks up as storm systems move through, but it's usually brief and clearing.
19°C high7°C low9 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$105/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Spring blues festivals begin
- •Delta Blues Museum special exhibitions
March Tips
- •Book accommodations early - this is when tourism picks up
- •Perfect weather for walking the Delta Blues Trail
- •Rain gear essential for afternoon thunderstorms
All Months
Spring and fall are perfect - March through May and October through November give you mild weather and blooming cotton fields. The Sunflower River Blues Festival in August brings crowds but also incredible music. Summer is brutal - we're talking 95 degrees with Mississippi humidity that feels like swimming through soup. Winter is surprisingly cold and gray, though you'll have the juke joints mostly to yourself. But here's what matters more than weather: come on a weekend. Red's Lounge and Ground Zero only really come alive Thursday through Saturday nights. The Delta Blues Museum is open year-round, but the town's musical soul reveals itself after dark on weekends.
Clarksdale Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
6/10
Families
5/10
Adventure
2/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
3/10
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