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Cape Girardeau (MO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Cape Girardeau can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Cape Girardeau can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a chilly 6°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -4°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Cape Girardeau is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1292 mm. Cape Girardeau offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between March (149 mm) and January (81 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Cape Girardeau (MO)

Sat   Dec 21
5°C | -3°C
N 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
6°C | -4°C
S 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
9°C | 0°C
S 6 m/s
1.1 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

The best time of year to visit Cape Girardeau in the United States of America

During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Cape Girardeau?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Cape Girardeau?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Cape Girardeau?
    March tops the wettest month list with 149 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Cape Girardeau?
    January is the driest month with 81 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.