Clarksdale in September
Good time to visit
September marks the beginning of the end for summer's heat. Still hot during the day, but evenings become enjoyable for the first time in months.
Weather
September offers the first hint of relief from summer's grip. Highs drop to a more manageable 30°C while nights cool to 19°C. Humidity begins to ease slightly, and afternoon storms become less oppressive.
30°C high19°C low7 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$95/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Labor Day weekend events
- •Cotton harvest begins
September Tips
- •Still pack for heat but evenings become pleasant again
- •Outdoor venues start extending hours
- •Shoulder season pricing begins
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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