Branson, MO Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Branson
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).
Climate quick facts
- 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%
Temperatures through 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.
Rain, sun and snow
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.
How Branson compares
- 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.
Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.
Monthly climate table
| 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 month by month
Average high and low for each month, with the bar showing where it sits in Branson's year (left is the coldest night, right is the 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
Warmer places to go, by month: January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
Seasons 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.
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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.
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.
Branson temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need the precipitation in other units? The mm-to-inches rainfall converter handles it.