Best time to visit Charleston, MO

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

The most comfortable travel window in Charleston runs from August through October — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
43.4°F
Low
26.0°F
Precip
3.80 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 44m

February Cool
High
48.2°F
Low
29.5°F
Precip
3.88 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 38m

March Cool
High
58.6°F
Low
37.6°F
Precip
4.85 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Wet
High
69.9°F
Low
47.5°F
Precip
5.38 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 57m

May Wet
High
78.3°F
Low
57.7°F
Precip
5.08 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 58m

June Good
High
85.9°F
Low
66.1°F
Precip
4.37 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 29m

July Hot
High
88.7°F
Low
69.6°F
Precip
4.10 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 18m

August Good
High
87.8°F
Low
67.5°F
Precip
3.18 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 25m

September Good
High
81.7°F
Low
59.6°F
Precip
3.51 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Good
High
70.9°F
Low
47.7°F
Precip
4.14 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 2m

November Cool
High
57.9°F
Low
37.4°F
Precip
4.46 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 59m

December Cool
High
46.7°F
Low
30.1°F
Precip
4.25 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 29m

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