WinterOff season ~53°F highs

Things to do in Jackson in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Jackson, with average highs around 53°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a January weekend Where else in January

Best picks for January

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in January.

1Indoor escape

USS Cairo Museum

1861 City-class ironclad

2Indoor escape

B.B. King Museum

Museum celebrating Delta blues music

3Indoor escape

Holidays in January 2027

New Year's Day · Fri, Jan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day · Mon, Jan 18

Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.

Jackson in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Jackson?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Jackson, with average highs around 53°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Jackson in January?

Average daytime highs are around 53°F, compared with 92°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.

What are the best things to do in Jackson in January?

Top picks for January: USS Cairo Museum, B.B. King Museum, Eudora Welty House, Hazlehurst, Mississippi Museum of Civil Rights.