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The best time to visit St. Louis

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

Short answer

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

St. Louis is warmest in July (highs near 88°F) and coldest in January (lows around 27°F), with roughly 46 inches of precipitation across the year and July 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 St. Louis forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

St. Louis weather by month

what to expect in St. Louis through the year

Here is St. Louis'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 St. Louis by season.

Jan
42°
27°
Cool
Feb
54°
33°
Cool
Mar
58°
38°
Mild
Apr
69°
47°
Mild
May
79°
58°
Warm
Jun
87°
66°
Hot
Jul
88°
69°
Hot
Wettest
Aug
86°
69°
Hot
Sep
81°
62°
Warm
Oct
70°
50°
Mild
Nov
57°
40°
Cool
Dec
48°
34°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit St. Louis?
The most comfortable time to visit St. Louis is usually April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in St. Louis?
July is the warmest month in St. Louis, averaging highs near 88°F.
What is the coldest month in St. Louis?
January is the coldest month in St. Louis, with lows around 27°F. Overnight frost is likely in January.
When is the rainy season in St. Louis?
The wettest month in St. Louis is usually July, out of roughly 46 inches of precipitation across the year.

St. Louis month by month