Best time to visit Alton, MO

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Alton runs from September through October — 2 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
43.8°F
Low
22.4°F
Precip
2.96 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 45m

February Cool
High
48.6°F
Low
25.1°F
Precip
3.39 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 39m

March Cool
High
58.3°F
Low
33.7°F
Precip
4.45 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Good
High
68.7°F
Low
43.2°F
Precip
4.66 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 57m

May Wet
High
75.8°F
Low
53.1°F
Precip
5.57 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 13h 57m

June Good
High
85.0°F
Low
61.7°F
Precip
3.31 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 28m

July Hot
High
88.3°F
Low
65.9°F
Precip
4.01 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 14h 17m

August Hot
High
88.1°F
Low
64.2°F
Precip
3.92 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 24m

September Good
High
80.8°F
Low
55.4°F
Precip
3.46 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Good
High
70.2°F
Low
42.8°F
Precip
3.77 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 2m

November Cool
High
56.7°F
Low
33.2°F
Precip
4.44 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 0m

December Cool
High
45.9°F
Low
25.7°F
Precip
3.29 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 30m

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