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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, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest May rain is behind you.

St. Louis is warmest in July (highs near 88°F) and coldest in January (lows around 24°F), with roughly 46 inches of precipitation across the year and May the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April, September and October. Expect overnight frost in January, February and December.

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, 1991-2020 averages

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
39°
24°
Cold
Feb
47°
26°
Cool
Mar
55°
35°
Cool
Apr
67°
45°
Mild
May
77°
56°
Warm
Wettest
Jun
86°
65°
Hot
Jul
88°
69°
Hot
Aug
86°
69°
Hot
Sep
78°
59°
Warm
Oct
67°
47°
Mild
Nov
53°
36°
Cool
Dec
43°
29°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit St. Louis?
The most comfortable time to visit St. Louis is usually April, September 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 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 24°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February and December.
When is the rainy season in St. Louis?
The wettest month in St. Louis is usually May, out of roughly 46 inches of precipitation across the year.

St. Louis month by month