Branson, MO weather in April
April in Branson: mild, with some rain. Highs 72°F, lows 44°F, about 9 wet days. A great month for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 72°F
- Normal low
- 44°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 67°F | 76°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 48°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:58 am / 7:34 pm | 6:20 am / 8:00 pm |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | 13.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am49°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 am56°Fdew point 45°F
- Noon62°Fdew point 45°F
- 3 pm65°Fdew point 45°F
- 6 pm63°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 pm55°Fdew point 44°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Springfield (42 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 56% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 38%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F16 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below3 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in April
Normal precipitation is 4.8 in; a dry April brings about 2.8 in and a wet one about 5.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202001: average high 78°F
- Coolest April1993: average high 64°F
- Wettest April2011: 15.8 in
- Driest April2000: 0.9 in
- Highest reading95°F (April 19, 2006)
- Lowest reading20°F (April 9, 2007)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
April compared with March and May
| March | April | May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 62°F | 72°F | 79°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 44°F | 54°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 16 | 12 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.2 h | 14.1 h |
Highs change by +10°F from March and +7°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Cooler: Lee's Summit, MO169 mi · high 65°F · 9 wet days
How Branson ranks in April
- Normal high161st warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days197th driest of 378
- Comfortable days73rd most of 340
What to pack for Branson in April
- Layers – afternoons near 72°F but nights near 44°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 6; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 22. All frost dates for Branson.
Heating and cooling
April has 243 heating degree days and 25 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Branson in April?
The normal high is 72°F and the normal low is 44°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest April reading was 95°F (April 19, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Branson in April?
About 9 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.9 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (15.8 in); the driest was in 2000 (0.9 in).
Is April a good time to visit Branson?
April ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Branson (70 out of 100). It has about 16 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Ozark Beach (USC00236460), 6.5 mi ENE of the city center, 834 ft (56 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Springfield (USW00013995), 42 mi NNW of the city center, 1,278 ft (500 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Springfield-Branson Regional Airport (724400-13995), 42 mi NNW of the city center, 1,262 ft (484 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.