Weather in May in Missouri
Planning a journey to Missouri this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Missouri in May?
Missouri is a region in the United States of America. May in Missouri generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C in Kirksville to 26°C in Sikeston. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Sikeston and 11°C in Kirksville.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Macon with an average of 115 mm to heavy rainfall in Joplin with 185 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Branson.Average sunshine
The city Branson usually sees around 271 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Missouri in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Missouri climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Missouri?
Branson
In May Branson generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Independence
In May Independence generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Saint Joseph
In May Saint Joseph generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Sedalia
In May Sedalia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Liberty
In May Liberty generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Missouri, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit Missouri?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Branson, May might be a good time to visit Missouri.
On average, the best time to visit Missouri is in October with generally perfect weather in Branson. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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