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Best time to visit · Missouri, United States
On the climate data, the best time to visit Branson is April and September & October, scoring up to 86/100 with highs around 71°F (22°C) and 4.2 in (106 mm) of rain in October. March, May & June and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 44°F to 92°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 46.5 in (1182 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 44°F7°C | 48°F9°C | 59°F15°C | 69°F21°C | 77°F25°C | 86°F30°C | 92°F33°C | 91°F33°C | 84°F29°C | 71°F22°C | 59°F15°C | 47°F9°C |
| Avg low | 26°F-3°C | 29°F-2°C | 38°F3°C | 48°F9°C | 58°F14°C | 67°F19°C | 71°F21°C | 69°F21°C | 61°F16°C | 48°F9°C | 37°F3°C | 29°F-2°C |
| Rain/snow | 2.6 in67 mm | 3.0 in75 mm | 4.4 in113 mm | 5.3 in134 mm | 5.5 in139 mm | 3.9 in98 mm | 3.9 in100 mm | 3.7 in94 mm | 3.7 in93 mm | 4.2 in106 mm | 3.5 in88 mm | 3.0 in75 mm |
| Humidity | 82% | 81% | 80% | 77% | 80% | 76% | 70% | 68% | 69% | 72% | 76% | 82% |
| Cloud | 56% | 62% | 60% | 57% | 59% | 49% | 48% | 47% | 42% | 47% | 50% | 59% |
| Comfort | 55 | 58 | 73 | 80 | 71 | 70 | 62 | 64 | 82 | 86 | 78 | 58 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 351 m (1,152 ft), close to Branson's own ~237 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 44–48°F (7–9°C), and nights reach 26°F (-3°C). It's the driest season, with only about 8.5 in (217 mm) of rain or snow, 18% of the year's total. January is cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in December – February; the season averages 57/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 59°F highs in March to 77°F by May. It's the wettest season, with about 15.2 in (386 mm) of rain, 33% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 38°F (3°C). Comfort peaks here: April ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 75/100.
Peak warmth: highs of 86–92°F (30–33°C). About 11.5 in (292 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. June feels humid, with humidity near 76%. June score well without being the very best (season average 65/100).
Temperatures slide from 84°F highs in September to 59°F by November. About 11.3 in (287 mm) of rain falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 37°F (3°C). Comfort peaks here: September & October rank with the year's best, and the season averages 82/100.
By comfort score: 4 Great, 5 Good and 3 Fair. Great months: April and September – November. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Branson is April and September & October, scoring up to 86/100 with highs around 71°F (22°C) and 4.2 in (106 mm) of rain in October. March, May & June and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
May is the wettest month, averaging about 5.5 in (139 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 2.6 in (67 mm). The yearly total is around 46.5 in (1182 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C) and highs of 44°F (7°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 92°F (33°C).
Yes: in June humidity averages 76% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 92°F (33°C).
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – February, bottoming out around 26°F (-3°C) in January.
Poll the group on April and September & October dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
