AI-generatedLittle Rock at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,350 h
- Rain a year
- 1,214 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC−6 / UTC−5
- Elevation
- 102 m
Climate in Little Rock
Little Rock has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,350 hours of sunshine a year, Little Rock is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Little Rock
The best time to visit Little Rock is from March to May and from September to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and from October to November. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is May with 144 mm of precipitation.
Little Rock through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Little Rock in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 18–27 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Little Rock in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 31–34 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Little Rock in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 17–30 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Little Rock in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 10–13 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Little Rock for you.
Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, September – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:1418:36
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:58–07:48 · evening 18:02–18:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:48–06:58 · evening 18:51–19:01
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Little Rock compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Little Rock in October?
In October, Little Rock is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 93 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Little Rock.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min07:14 – 18:36
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 41 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %76 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Little Rock
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October has the better holiday weather in Little Rock: score 84 against 79. Daytime highs are about the same. April has 3 more rainy days.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 84better | 79 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 6.6 h |
| Rainy days | 7better | 10 |
| Rainfall | 93 mmbetter | 131 mm |
| Muggy days | 4 | 2better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Little Rock month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
36January10° · 4.8 h
In January, Little Rock is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 93 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Little Rock.
Little Rock in January47February13° · 4.8 h
In February, Little Rock is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Little Rock.
Little Rock in February71March18° · 5.6 h
In March, Little Rock is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 125 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Little Rock.
Little Rock in March79April23° · 6.6 h
In April, Little Rock is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 131 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Little Rock.
Little Rock in April76May27° · 7.0 h
In May, Little Rock is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 144 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Little Rock.
Little Rock in May60June31° · 8.4 h
In June, Little Rock is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 79 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Little Rock.
Little Rock in June45July34° · 8.6 h
In July, Little Rock is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 83 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Little Rock.
Little Rock in July49August33° · 8.2 h
In August, Little Rock is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 68 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Little Rock.
Little Rock in August73September30° · 7.1 h
In September, Little Rock is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 85 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Little Rock.
Little Rock in September84October23° · 6.3 h
In October, Little Rock is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 93 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Little Rock.
Little Rock in October71November17° · 5.1 h
In November, Little Rock is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 98 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Little Rock.
Little Rock in November41December11° · 4.5 h
In December, Little Rock is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 114 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Little Rock.
Little Rock in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Little Rock
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 4 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 105 days a year, mostly from June to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 36 | 10° | 1° | 4.8 h | 9 | 93 |
| FebruaryFeb | 47 | 13° | 3° | 4.8 h | 10 | 102 |
| MarchMar | 71 | 18° | 7° | 5.6 h | 11 | 125 |
| AprilApr | 79 | 23° | 12° | 6.6 h | 10 | 131 |
| MayMay | 76 | 27° | 17° | 7.0 h | 12 | 144 |
| JuneJun | 60 | 31° | 21° | 8.4 h | 9 | 79 |
| JulyJul | 45 | 34° | 23° | 8.6 h | 10 | 83 |
| AugustAug | 49 | 33° | 22° | 8.2 h | 8 | 68 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 30° | 18° | 7.1 h | 6 | 85 |
| OctoberOct | 84 | 23° | 12° | 6.3 h | 7 | 93 |
| NovemberNov | 71 | 17° | 6° | 5.1 h | 8 | 98 |
| DecemberDec | 41 | 11° | 3° | 4.5 h | 9 | 114 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Little Rock
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.3 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Little Rock, 55 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Little Rock: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Little Rock has about 7 rainy days with 93 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Little Rock
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Little Rock
How breezy and how cloudy Little Rock is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Little Rock typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 41 % of the sky over Little Rock: mostly sunny, with about 6.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Little Rock
How often the day gets hot in Little Rock (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Little Rock has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Little Rock
Weather for your travel dates
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Little Rock in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Little Rock has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39).
- 77
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 73
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 48
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 84
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 39
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 10 min
- Distance
- 7,180 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: USA
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +1
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 120 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Little Rock vs Memphis
In October the holiday weather in Little Rock and Memphis is about equally good (score 84 vs 84). During the day Memphis is 1 °C warmer than Little Rock.
| in October | Little Rock | Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 84 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Sep – Nov | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
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In October, Little Rock ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 13Little RockThis page23°84
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Frequently asked questions about Little Rock
When is the best time to visit Little Rock?
The best time to visit Little Rock is from March to May and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Little Rock?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Little Rock?
The wettest month is May with 144 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 68 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Little Rock get?
Little Rock gets around 2,350 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.6 hours a day; in December there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Little Rock in?
Little Rock is on UTC−6 in January and UTC−5 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Little Rock?
A nonstop flight from London to Little Rock takes about 9 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,180 km.
Which school holidays are best for Little Rock?
Little Rock has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 77, May half-term 73, summer holidays 48, October half-term 84, Christmas holidays 39.