Branson, MO weather in May
Expect mild weather with frequent rain in Branson in May, with highs near 79°F and lows near 54°F. Rain falls on about 10 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 79°F
- Normal low
- 54°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 5.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 4
- dew point 65°F+
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 76°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 49°F | 59°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:19 am / 8:00 pm | 5:56 am / 8:25 pm |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | 14.5 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 May day
- 6 am58°Fdew point 54°F
- 9 am66°Fdew point 56°F
- Noon71°Fdew point 56°F
- 3 pm73°Fdew point 56°F
- 6 pm71°Fdew point 56°F
- 9 pm64°Fdew point 56°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Springfield (42 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 58% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 33%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F12 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more2 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more4 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per May, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in May
Normal precipitation is 5.3 in; a dry May brings about 3.3 in and a wet one about 7.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How May varies from year to year
- Warmest May, 1991-20202012: average high 88°F
- Coolest May2011: average high 72°F
- Wettest May2020: 12.1 in
- Driest May1994: 1.4 in
- Highest reading103°F (May 30, 2012)
- Lowest reading33°F (May 4, 2005)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
May compared with April and June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 72°F | 79°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 54°F | 63°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 12 | 3 |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | 14.1 h | 14.6 h |
Highs change by +7°F from April and +9°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Cooler: Lee's Summit, MO169 mi · high 74°F · 10 wet days
How Branson ranks in May
- Normal high147th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days198th driest of 378
- Comfortable days192nd most of 339
What to pack for Branson in May
- Layers – afternoons near 79°F but nights near 54°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.1 hours of daylight and highs near 79°F
Heating and cooling
May has 70 heating degree days and 117 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 3% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Branson in May?
The normal high is 79°F and the normal low is 54°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest May reading was 103°F (May 30, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Branson in May?
About 10 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.3 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 2020 (12.1 in); the driest was in 1994 (1.4 in).
Is May a good time to visit Branson?
May ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Branson (65 out of 100). It has about 12 comfortable days and about 2 days at 90°F or hotter. 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.