Missouri Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Missouri, the United States of America in April.

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Thinking about venturing to Missouri, the United States of America this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Missouri in April

Missouri, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. April in Missouri generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Maryville at 17°C (63°F) to pleasant in Hayti at 22°C (72°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Hayti and 4°C (39°F) in Maryville.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Missouri, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Chillicothe with an average of 102 mm (4 in) to heavy rainfall in Poplar Bluff with 161 mm (6.3 in).

Average sunshine

April brings good sunshine to many areas. Branson sees around 238 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Missouri by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Missouri — and find the best time to visit. (based on Branson)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March16°C (61°F) April21°C (70°F) May25°C (77°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September27°C (81°F) October21°C (70°F) November15°C (59°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Missouri in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Missouri.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Missouri

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Missouri, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Missouri (April)

Precipitation variation in Missouri (April)

Branson

In April Branson generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
238 hours
271 hours
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Independence

In April Independence generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
259 hours
286 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
153 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Saint Joseph

In April Saint Joseph generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
221 hours
256 hours
286 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Sedalia

In April Sedalia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
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Liberty

In April Liberty generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
259 hours
286 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Missouri in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Branson 21°C (70°F) 7°C (45°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Independence 19°C (66°F) 6°C (43°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Saint Joseph 19°C (66°F) 6°C (43°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Sedalia 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Liberty 19°C (66°F) 6°C (43°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Blue Springs 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)

Missouri weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Missouri, the United States of America in April?

In April, Missouri, the United States of America generally has pleasant weather conditions. Branson sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in Missouri, the United States of America in April?

Daytime temperatures in Branson peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in April, dropping to about 7°C (45°F) overnight.

Does Missouri, the United States of America get a lot of rain in April?

Branson typically receives notable rainfall in April, about 130 mm (5.1 in) on average across Missouri, the United States of America.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Missouri, the United States of America?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Branson, April might be a good time to visit Missouri, the United States of America. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in October offering mostly perfect weather in Branson. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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