Missouri weather in May
The state broadly agrees with itself in May: afternoons run 77° in St. Louis and 77° in Branson, with everywhere else in between.
Based on 2 weather stations. Two stations — the St. Louis river valley and the Ozark hills, close enough on a map and far enough apart on a January morning.
St. Louis & the East
Highs near 77°, nights around 58°, and 4.8 in of rain in a typical May.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 77° / 58° | 8 | Warm, green, and the wettest stretch on the calendar. |
The Ozarks
Highs near 77°, nights around 56°, and 4.8 in of rain in a typical May.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branson | 77° / 56° | 8 | The hills go fully green, with thunder most afternoons. |
Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.