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Branson Weather by Month for Renters (NOAA Normals)
Quick answer
NOAA's 1991–2020 Climate Normals for the Ozark Beach station show average highs from 47.5°F (January) to 91.9°F (July) and average lows from 24.2°F (January) to 66.7°F (July). May is the wettest month (5.28 in) and February the driest (2.51 in). On BnB Search, the Branson vacation rentals hub lists 308 places, 250 of them individual stays. Sources are linked at the end.
Branson climate at a glance (NOAA 1991–2020)
- Station: Ozark Beach (NOAA ID USC00236460), elevation about 834 ft.
- Warmest average high: 91.9°F in July.
- Coldest average low: 24.2°F in January.
- Wettest month: May, 5.28 in of precipitation.
- Driest month: February, 2.51 in.
Why this matters for renters: the numbers below tell you what to pack and what to ask a host before you book. They do not say when to go; that depends on what you want to do.
Monthly normals table
| Month | Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | Precip (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47.5 | 24.2 | 2.67 |
| February | 52.6 | 27.5 | 2.51 |
| March | 61.6 | 35.1 | 4.15 |
| April | 71.7 | 43.8 | 4.85 |
| May | 79.4 | 53.6 | 5.28 |
| June | 87.8 | 62.9 | 4.24 |
| July | 91.9 | 66.7 | 4.25 |
| August | 90.9 | 64.9 | 3.11 |
| September | 83.9 | 57.6 | 4.13 |
| October | 72.9 | 45.7 | 3.74 |
| November | 60.5 | 35.4 | 3.93 |
| December | 50.4 | 27.9 | 2.82 |
About this data
These are NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals for the Ozark Beach station (ID USC00236460), elevation 254 m (about 834 ft), about 10 miles east of the middle of our Branson listing pins. NOAA computed the high-temperature normal from 24 years of data, the low from 25 and precipitation from 28; its completeness flags for these values are S ("S" standard, "R" representative, as defined in NOAA's documentation). Normals are 30-year averages, not a forecast: any given week can be much warmer, colder, wetter or drier.
NOAA does not publish a complete monthly snowfall normal for this station, so this guide does not list snowfall.
Packing notes from the numbers
- Average lows are at or below 32°F in January, February and December. Pack warm layers for evenings and mornings in those months.
- Average lows are between 33°F and 45°F in March, April and November, so a jacket is useful after dark.
- Average highs reach 90°F or more in July and August. Pack sun protection and plan for heat in the middle of the day.
- Average precipitation is 4 inches or more in March, April, May, June, July and September. A rain jacket or umbrella is worth packing.
What our Branson listings show
These counts come from BnB Search's own directory data and change when listings are added or removed.
- 308 listings in total: 250 individual stays, 42 resorts, inns or lodging businesses, 15 rental companies, property managers or real estate offices and 1 other local listings that are not rentals.
- Area tags: Branson 227, Table Rock Lake 21, Hollister 2. Our area tags are broad, so open the map pin to see exactly where a listing is.
- Words in the stay titles: of the 250 stays, 14 mention lakefront, waterfront or lake access; 5 mention a dock; 14 mention a lake view; 42 mention a hot tub or spa; 41 mention a pool; 4 mention pets or dogs; 78 mention cabin; 40 mention condo. Hosts write these titles themselves, so confirm each feature before you book.
Browse them on the Branson hub (map and filters) or in the full Branson listings directory.
Before you book a Branson rental
- For a stay in January, February and December, ask the host how the driveway and access road are cleared after snow or ice, and whether a 4WD or AWD vehicle is recommended.
- Ask whether the heating system, hot tub and any pipes are winterized or kept running, and who to call if the heat fails.
- For June, July and August, when average highs are 85°F or more, confirm the rental has air conditioning in the bedrooms, not just the living area.
- For March, April, May, June, July and September, read the cancellation and weather policy before you book, and plan an indoor backup for rainy days.
- Check a current forecast from the National Weather Service (weather.gov) a few days before you travel; normals do not replace a forecast.
FAQ
Which month is warmest and which is coldest at the Ozark Beach station?
July has the highest average high (91.9°F). January has the lowest average low (24.2°F). These are 1991–2020 normals.
Which month is wettest?
May, with 5.28 inches of average precipitation. February is the driest at 2.51 inches.
How many Branson rentals does BnB Search list?
308 listings, including 250 individual stays. The rest are lodging businesses, rental companies or other local listings.
Does BnB Search book the stay?
No. Compare on the hub, then book on the site linked from the listing.
Sources
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, Ozark Beach station (USC00236460)
- NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 monthly normals data file for USC00236460 (CSV)
- NOAA NCEI monthly normals documentation (completeness flags)
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