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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.

Where to go in May, across the whole country ›