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Lake of the Ozarks Weather by Month for Renters (NOAA Normals)
Quick answer
NOAA's 1991–2020 Climate Normals for the Lakeside station show average highs from 44.0°F (January) to 89.4°F (July) and average lows from 25.3°F (January) to 69.5°F (July). May is the wettest month (5.54 in) and February the driest (2.05 in). On BnB Search, the Lake of the Ozarks vacation rentals hub lists 334 places, 240 of them individual stays. Sources are linked at the end.
Lake of the Ozarks climate at a glance (NOAA 1991–2020)
- Station: Lakeside (NOAA ID USC00234694), elevation about 590 ft.
- Warmest average high: 89.4°F in July.
- Coldest average low: 25.3°F in January.
- Wettest month: May, 5.54 in of precipitation.
- Driest month: February, 2.05 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 | 44.0 | 25.3 | 2.15 |
| February | 48.7 | 28.6 | 2.05 |
| March | 59.0 | 37.1 | 2.99 |
| April | 69.1 | 46.8 | 4.98 |
| May | 76.9 | 55.7 | 5.54 |
| June | 85.0 | 65.0 | 4.16 |
| July | 89.4 | 69.5 | 3.83 |
| August | 88.3 | 68.2 | 4.20 |
| September | 81.1 | 60.5 | 4.16 |
| October | 70.5 | 49.2 | 3.42 |
| November | 58.5 | 38.9 | 2.97 |
| December | 47.9 | 29.9 | 2.12 |
About this data
These are NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals for the Lakeside station (ID USC00234694), elevation 180 m (about 590 ft), about 5 miles northeast of the middle of our Lake of the Ozarks listing pins. NOAA computed the high-temperature normal from 24 years of data, the low from 22 and precipitation from 23; its completeness flags for these values are R and 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 and November, so a jacket is useful after dark.
- Average precipitation is 4 inches or more in April, May, June, August and September. A rain jacket or umbrella is worth packing.
What our Lake of the Ozarks listings show
These counts come from BnB Search's own directory data and change when listings are added or removed.
- 334 listings in total: 240 individual stays, 30 resorts, inns or lodging businesses, 40 rental companies, property managers or real estate offices and 24 other local listings that are not rentals.
- Area tags: Osage Beach 211, Lake Ozark 21, Sunrise Beach 6, Camdenton 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 240 stays, 3 mention oceanfront, beachfront or an ocean view; 71 mention lakefront, waterfront or lake access; 45 mention a dock; 14 mention a lake view; 10 mention a hot tub or spa; 18 mention a pool; 23 mention pets or dogs; 33 mention cabin; 45 mention condo. Hosts write these titles themselves, so confirm each feature before you book.
Browse them on the Lake of the Ozarks hub (map and filters) or in the full Lake of the Ozarks listings directory.
Before you book a Lake of the Ozarks 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 April, May, June, August 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 Lakeside station?
July has the highest average high (89.4°F). January has the lowest average low (25.3°F). These are 1991–2020 normals.
Which month is wettest?
May, with 5.54 inches of average precipitation. February is the driest at 2.05 inches.
How many Lake of the Ozarks rentals does BnB Search list?
334 listings, including 240 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, Lakeside station (USC00234694)
- NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 monthly normals data file for USC00234694 (CSV)
- NOAA NCEI monthly normals documentation (completeness flags)
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