Branson, MO Climate & Monthly Averages
Branson has a humid subtropical climate. July is the hottest month, averaging 90° by day; January is the coldest at 47°.
Branson's climate is a story of contrasts
A 24°C spread between its warmest and coolest months puts Branson among the more strongly seasonal places we cover. July averages 90°F (32°C) by day; January averages 47°F (8°C), with nights at 29°F (-2°C).
July
90° by day 72° at nightJanuary
47° by day 29° at nightThe two ends of the year
The wettest month is May (6.2 inches (158 mm) across 15 days) and the driest September. Warmth peaks in July: highs of 90°F (32°C), lows of 72°F (22°C). January bottoms out at 47°F (8°C) in daylight, 29°F (-2°C) after dark. Overnight lows average at or below freezing for 2 months, January through February.
Between the average July and the average January lie 24°C, a wider spread than roughly 80% of the cities we track. Days and nights are about 11°C apart on average - wider than roughly 79% of the cities we track. June is the brightest month at 12.2 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 9.1.
The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 107°F (42°C) and bottoms at -12°F (-24°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.
More climate facts for Branson
- Hottest month: July - highs near 90°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 47°F (8°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 107°F (42°C) high · -12°F (-24°C) low
- Wettest month: May (15 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (12.2 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical
- Annual swing: 24°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 11°C
- Snow: about 5 days a year
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 3
- Average humidity: 71%
Four distinct parts of the year in Branson
Spring (March through May)
Through spring, Branson is mild and warm: 69°F (20°C) by day, 49°F (9°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 39 of the 90 days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer sits firmly in the heat here - highs near 88°F (31°C), nights near 70°F (21°C), and rain falls on around 31 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.8 hours of sun a day. With the moisture factored in, afternoons feel hotter than the reading suggests - the humidity and dew point converter shows why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall settles into easy warmth here - highs near 72°F (22°C), nights near 53°F (11°C), and expect showers on roughly 22 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Branson is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 50°F (10°C) and nights around 32°F (0°C); expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season, plus about 4 snowy days.
Branson temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.
Choosing a season in Branson
Best time to visit Branson
Aim for September to November and April if you get the choice: warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up, and highs average 71°F (22°C) against roughly 8 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in September.
What to pack
Pack for Branson with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection, a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season and a compact umbrella or rain shell. July nights average 72°F (22°C), so evenings rarely match the afternoons.
Monthly highs, lows and seasonal change
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 29° | 9 | 3.2 in | 6.3 h/day | 9.9 h | 28% | 69% |
| February | 52° | 31° | 9 | 3.3 in | 7.3 h/day | 10.8 h | 32% | 68% |
| March | 61° | 41° | 12 | 5.7 in | 7.8 h/day | 11.9 h | 39% | 70% |
| April | 68° | 48° | 12 | 5.2 in | 9.2 h/day | 13.1 h | 39% | 69% |
| May | 77° | 58° | 15 | 6.2 in | 10.2 h/day | 14.1 h | 48% | 77% |
| June | 87° | 67° | 10 | 3.5 in | 12.2 h/day | 14.7 h | 35% | 74% |
| July | 90° | 72° | 10 | 3.5 in | 12.1 h/day | 14.4 h | 33% | 73% |
| August | 88° | 70° | 11 | 3.4 in | 11.0 h/day | 13.5 h | 35% | 75% |
| September | 84° | 64° | 6 | 1.9 in | 10.6 h/day | 12.4 h | 20% | 70% |
| October | 72° | 53° | 8 | 3.9 in | 8.5 h/day | 11.2 h | 26% | 68% |
| November | 60° | 41° | 8 | 3.5 in | 7.4 h/day | 10.2 h | 26% | 71% |
| December | 52° | 35° | 8 | 3.3 in | 6.6 h/day | 9.7 h | 26% | 71% |
Branson from the coldest month to the hottest
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Branson's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 6.3 h
- Daylight
- 9.9 h
- Snow
- 2 days
February
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 7.3 h
- Daylight
- 10.8 h
- Snow
- 1 day
March
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 7.8 h
- Daylight
- 11.9 h
April
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 9.2 h
- Daylight
- 13.1 h
May
- Rain
- 15 days
- Sunshine
- 10.2 h
- Daylight
- 14.1 h
June
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 12.2 h
- Daylight
- 14.7 h
July
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 12.1 h
- Daylight
- 14.4 h
August
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 11.0 h
- Daylight
- 13.5 h
September
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 10.6 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
October
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 8.5 h
- Daylight
- 11.2 h
November
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 7.4 h
- Daylight
- 10.2 h
December
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 6.6 h
- Daylight
- 9.7 h
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Branson's coolest part of the year: January, February, December.
Where Branson sits among other climates
- Branson sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 59°F (15°C) as an annual average, 46.7 inches (1186 mm) of precipitation and 9.1 hours of sun a day.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.