Jackson weather
At 8:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 16°C (61°F). Real rain for 6 hours (45.2 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Jackson sits 126 m (413 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, Tennessee, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 49%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 6 hours (45.2 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Jackson weather
Is it raining in Jackson right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 16° right now. Real rain for 6 hours (45.2 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Jackson this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 17–25° and lows of 10–18°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Jackson lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 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 Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 8°C (46°F) in January to 33°C (91°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Jackson?
May is the wettest month, with about 141 mm (5.6 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 97 mm (3.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Jackson?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 8°C (46°F) and lows of -2°C (28°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 141 mm (5.6 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