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The best time to visit Springfield

Month-by-month climate averages for Springfield, MO, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Springfield is usually April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest May rain is behind you.

Springfield is warmest in August (highs near 89°F) and coldest in January (lows around 26°F), with roughly 39 inches of precipitation across the year and May the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April and October. Expect overnight frost in January.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Springfield forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Springfield weather by month

what to expect in Springfield through the year

Here is Springfield's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Springfield by season.

Jan
43°
26°
Cool
Feb
55°
34°
Cool
Mar
59°
39°
Mild
Apr
68°
47°
Mild
May
78°
58°
Warm
Wettest
Jun
86°
65°
Hot
Jul
88°
69°
Hot
Aug
89°
69°
Hot
Sep
83°
62°
Warm
Oct
73°
52°
Warm
Nov
58°
40°
Mild
Dec
50°
35°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Springfield?
The most comfortable time to visit Springfield is usually April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest May rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Springfield?
August is the warmest month in Springfield, averaging highs near 89°F.
What is the coldest month in Springfield?
January is the coldest month in Springfield, with lows around 26°F. Overnight frost is likely in January.
When is the rainy season in Springfield?
The wettest month in Springfield is usually May, out of roughly 39 inches of precipitation across the year.

Springfield month by month