When to go · Branson
Branson, month by month
The best months for Branson: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug, Nov, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.7 °C (45 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 7 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).10 °C (50 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.16 °C (61 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Branson's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.21 °C (70 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 10 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Branson's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.25 °C (77 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 11 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 9 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), late Nov–Dec weekends (holiday lights crowds).33 °C (91 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 8 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), late Nov–Dec weekends (holiday lights crowds).33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 7 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Branson's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.28 °C (82 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 8 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Branson's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.22 °C (72 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), late Nov–Dec weekends (holiday lights crowds).15 °C (59 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), late Nov–Dec weekends (holiday lights crowds).9 °C (48 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Branson, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
May: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
May: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 10 (better)
May: 11
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 1
April: Inside Branson's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
May: Inside Branson's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Branson: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.