Mississippi Weather in October

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

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Gulfport Southaven Olive Branch Robinsonville

Planning a getaway to Mississippi, the United States of America this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Mississippi in October

Mississippi, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. October in Mississippi generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Olive Branch to 27°C (81°F) in Picayune. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Picayune and 10°C (50°F) in Olive Branch.

To explore the conditions in Mississippi, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Laurel with an average of 68 mm (2.7 in) to high rainfall in Yazoo City with 143 mm (5.6 in). In Gulfport, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

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 October

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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Mississippi, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Mississippi (October)

Precipitation variation in Mississippi (October)

Gulfport

In October Gulfport generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Gulfport →

Southaven

In October Southaven generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
244 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
102 mm (4 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Southaven →

Olive Branch

In October Olive Branch generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
23°C (73°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
244 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Olive Branch →

Robinsonville

In October Robinsonville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
24°C (75°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
244 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Robinsonville →

Ocean Springs

In October Ocean Springs generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
26°C (79°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
152 mm (6 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
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.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gulfport 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Southaven 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Olive Branch 23°C (73°F) 10°C (50°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Robinsonville 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Ocean Springs 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Horn Lake 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)

Mississippi weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Mississippi, the United States of America typically experiences perfect weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Gulfport average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 15°C (59°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Mississippi, the United States of America during October range from a nighttime low near 15°C (59°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in Gulfport.

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

Not particularly. Gulfport averages just 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for Mississippi, the United States of America.

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

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Mississippi, the United States of America with overall perfect weather in Gulfport. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Mississippi, the United States of America is in October and November with generally perfect weather in Gulfport. The weather in July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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