Mississippi Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mississippi, the United States of America in February.

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Gulfport Southaven Olive Branch Robinsonville

Are you planning a trip a to Mississippi, the United States of America in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Mississippi in February

Mississippi, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. February in Mississippi generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. February is a winter month.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Olive Branch at 11°C (52°F) and mild in Picayune at 18°C (64°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Picayune and -1°C (30°F) in Olive Branch.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mississippi, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Greenville with an average of 93 mm (3.7 in) to high rainfall in Hattiesburg with 158 mm (6.2 in).

Explore Mississippi by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mississippi — and find the best time to visit. (based on Gulfport)

January16°C (61°F) February17°C (63°F) March21°C (70°F) April25°C (77°F) May28°C (82°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September31°C (88°F) October27°C (81°F) November21°C (70°F) December18°C (64°F)
Best Time to Visit Mississippi →

Best Places to Visit in Mississippi in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Mississippi.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Mississippi

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Mississippi, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Mississippi (February)

Precipitation variation in Mississippi (February)

Gulfport

In February Gulfport generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
126 mm (5 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Gulfport →

Southaven

In February Southaven generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
177 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Southaven →

Olive Branch

In February Olive Branch generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
177 hours
215 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Olive Branch →

Robinsonville

In February Robinsonville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
177 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
153 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Robinsonville →

Ocean Springs

In February Ocean Springs generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Ocean Springs →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Mississippi, in the United States of America.

In our records: the United States of America February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in the United States of America in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in the United States of America dropped to -39°C (-38°F) in Fargo on February 2, 1996.
  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in the United States of America was -33°C (-27°F) in Bismarck on February 1, 1996.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mississippi in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gulfport 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Southaven 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Olive Branch 11°C (52°F) -1°C (30°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Robinsonville 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Ocean Springs 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Horn Lake 11°C (52°F) 0°C (32°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)

Mississippi weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mississippi, the United States of America in February?

Expect unpleasant weather across Mississippi, the United States of America in February. The popular destination of Gulfport averages 17°C (63°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Mississippi, the United States of America in February?

Daytime temperatures in Gulfport peak at roughly 17°C (63°F) in February, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

Does Mississippi, the United States of America get a lot of rain in February?

Yes, February tends to be a wetter month in Mississippi, the United States of America. Average rainfall in Gulfport sits around 126 mm (5 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Mississippi, the United States of America?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Mississippi, the United States of America with often unpleasant weather in Gulfport.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Gulfport. On the other hand, the weather in July and August tend to be poor.

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