When to visit Biloxi without the crowds
Biloxi (Mississippi, United States) is calmest in January, October, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in May, June, July and August. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with October: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
Oct–Nov & Apr
When everyone heads home
The week after Labor Day.
Tip
Casino hotels have good weekday rates outside summer.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm | 16 °C (61 °F) | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 3/5 · moderate | 20 °C (67 °F) | Coast Mardi Gras (Feb/Mar, varies), Presidents Day |
| March | 3/5 · moderate | 23 °C (73 °F) | |
| April | 3/5 · moderate | 25 °C (77 °F) | |
| May | 4/5 · busy | 29 °C (84 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 4/5 · busy | 31 °C (89 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 32 °C (89 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy ⚠ | 32 °C (90 °F) | |
| September | 3/5 · moderate ⚠ | 31 °C (88 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 27 °C (81 °F) | |
| November | 2/5 · calm | 22 °C (71 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 1/5 · calm | 18 °C (65 °F) | Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Peak hurricane season (Aug–Oct): watch the forecast and consider travel insurance.
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (National Park Service, Gulf Islands National Seashore, 2023-2025). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Biloxi without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually December (crowds 1/5). In December the average high is 18 °C (65 °F). All the calm months: January, October, November and December.
When is Biloxi most crowded?
The busiest season is May, June, July and August. The week after Labor Day.
What is the weather like in Biloxi?
Average highs range from 16 °C (61 °F) in January to 32 °C (90 °F) in August, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What should I know before going to Biloxi?
Peak hurricane season (Aug–Oct): watch the forecast and consider travel insurance.
What festivals are there in Biloxi?
The main ones: Coast Mardi Gras (Feb/Mar, varies) (February).