WinterOff season ~48°F highs

Things to do in Tupelo in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Tupelo, with average highs around 48°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

L.Q.C. Lamar House Museum

historic house in Mississippi, United States

2Indoor escape

University of Mississippi Museum

art museum in Oxford, Mississippi

The Grove

Part of the University of Mississippi campus

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.

Tupelo in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Tupelo?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Tupelo, with average highs around 48°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Tupelo in January?

Average daytime highs are around 48°F, compared with 91°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 Tupelo in January?

Top picks for January: L.Q.C. Lamar House Museum, University of Mississippi Museum, The Grove, Tupelo Buffalo Park, Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site.