Best time to visit Springfield, MO

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

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

January Cold
High
43.4°F
Low
22.5°F
Precip
2.44 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 43m

February Cool
High
48.2°F
Low
26.2°F
Precip
2.42 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 37m

March Cool
High
57.9°F
Low
34.9°F
Precip
3.72 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Wet
High
67.4°F
Low
44.2°F
Precip
5.20 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 58m

May Wet
High
75.3°F
Low
55.9°F
Precip
6.05 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 60m

June Good
High
84.0°F
Low
63.8°F
Precip
4.94 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 31m

July Hot
High
88.2°F
Low
68.0°F
Precip
3.87 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 19m

August Hot
High
88.0°F
Low
66.5°F
Precip
3.57 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 26m

September Good
High
80.8°F
Low
58.2°F
Precip
4.45 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Good
High
69.2°F
Low
46.3°F
Precip
3.60 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 1m

November Cool
High
57.0°F
Low
35.3°F
Precip
3.61 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 58m

December Cool
High
45.7°F
Low
26.5°F
Precip
2.64 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 27m

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