Best time to visit Carterville, MO

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

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

January Cold
High
44.8°F
Low
25.0°F
Precip
1.92 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 43m

February Cool
High
50.0°F
Low
28.7°F
Precip
1.98 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 38m

March Cool
High
59.8°F
Low
37.4°F
Precip
3.29 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Good
High
69.2°F
Low
46.6°F
Precip
4.99 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 58m

May Wet
High
77.0°F
Low
56.0°F
Precip
6.56 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 60m

June Wet
High
85.9°F
Low
65.3°F
Precip
5.60 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 31m

July Hot
High
90.3°F
Low
69.5°F
Precip
3.97 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 19m

August Hot
High
90.0°F
Low
67.9°F
Precip
3.36 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 26m

September Good
High
82.0°F
Low
59.4°F
Precip
4.18 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Good
High
70.7°F
Low
47.9°F
Precip
3.80 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 1m

November Cool
High
58.4°F
Low
37.1°F
Precip
3.33 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 58m

December Cool
High
47.8°F
Low
28.5°F
Precip
2.60 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 27m

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