Best time to visit West Plains, MO

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

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

January Cold
High
43.8°F
Low
22.3°F
Precip
3.25 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 45m

February Cool
High
49.3°F
Low
25.8°F
Precip
2.95 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 39m

March Cool
High
58.2°F
Low
32.9°F
Precip
4.77 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Wet
High
68.5°F
Low
43.0°F
Precip
5.68 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 57m

May Wet
High
75.5°F
Low
52.5°F
Precip
5.62 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 58m

June Good
High
83.9°F
Low
61.3°F
Precip
3.52 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 28m

July Hot
High
89.0°F
Low
65.6°F
Precip
3.70 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 17m

August Good
High
87.4°F
Low
63.5°F
Precip
4.07 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 24m

September Good
High
80.2°F
Low
56.0°F
Precip
4.03 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Good
High
69.0°F
Low
43.8°F
Precip
3.84 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 2m

November Cool
High
56.6°F
Low
33.9°F
Precip
4.47 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 60m

December Cool
High
46.1°F
Low
25.8°F
Precip
3.46 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 30m

Looking for similar climates? See West Plains's climate twins. Or jump straight to the full climate profile.