Hattiesburg experiences a mild climate with temperatures gradually warming up throughout the year. Winters are cool, with temperatures ranging from around freezing in January and February to slightly warmer highs in March and April. Spring brings rising temps, with daily highs often reaching the mid-20s by May and June. Summer months of July and August are hot but not sweltering, with highs rarely exceeding 36°C. Autumn cools down significantly, with temperatures dropping back into single digits by October and November.