Missouri weather in October
The state broadly agrees with itself in October: afternoons run 71° in Branson and 69° in St. Louis, 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 69°, nights around 49°, and 3.1 in of rain in a typical October.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 69° / 49° | 6 | The month the whole city eats outside again. |
The Ozarks
Highs near 71°, nights around 48°, and 3.8 in of rain in a typical October.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branson | 71° / 48° | 6 | Peak Ozark color and the busiest sidewalks of autumn. |
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.