Jackson weather
At 8:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 12°C (53°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Jackson sits 283 m (929 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Jackson, Michigan, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 10%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Jackson weather
Is it raining in Jackson right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 12° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Jackson this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 15–23° and lows of 5–16°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Jackson lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Jackson?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Jackson weather by month
When is the best time to visit Jackson?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Jackson is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -1°C (30°F) in January to 28°C (83°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Jackson?
May is the wettest month, with about 105 mm (4.1 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 51 mm (2.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Jackson?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -1°C (30°F) and lows of -9°C (16°F).
Does Jackson have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 105 mm (4.1 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months