When is the best time to go to Cape Girardeau

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Cape Girardeau, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Cape Girardeau weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Cape Girardeau are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Cape Girardeau January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 76mm 5.3hrs 10.9hrs

January is a reasonably dry month in Cape Girardeau and the temperature is generally cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cape Girardeau for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Cape Girardeau and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Cape Girardeau with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Cape Girardeau February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 82mm 5.9hrs 11.7hrs

February in Cape Girardeau is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cape Girardeau for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Cape Girardeau and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cape Girardeau with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Cape Girardeau March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 123mm 7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Cape Girardeau is characteristically cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cape Girardeau for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Cape Girardeau and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cape Girardeau with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Cape Girardeau April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 111mm 8.5hrs 14hrs

Cape Girardeau's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Cape Girardeau.

April is in the spring in Cape Girardeau and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Cape Girardeau with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Cape Girardeau May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 128mm 9.7hrs 15.1hrs

May is a wet month in Cape Girardeau and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Cape Girardeau, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Cape Girardeau and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cape Girardeau with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Cape Girardeau June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 91mm 10.9hrs 10.9hrs

June in Cape Girardeau is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cape Girardeau.

June is in the summer in Cape Girardeau and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Cape Girardeau with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Cape Girardeau July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 92mm 11hrs 11.7hrs

July in Cape Girardeau is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cape Girardeau.

July is in the summer in Cape Girardeau and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cape Girardeau with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Cape Girardeau August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 93mm 10.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Cape Girardeau is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cape Girardeau.

August is in the summer in Cape Girardeau and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cape Girardeau with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Cape Girardeau September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 97mm 8.7hrs 14hrs

Cape Girardeau's weather in September is typically warm, humid and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cape Girardeau, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Cape Girardeau and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cape Girardeau with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Cape Girardeau October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 78mm 7.7hrs 15.1hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Cape Girardeau and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cape Girardeau, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Cape Girardeau and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cape Girardeau with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Cape Girardeau November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 106mm 5.3hrs 10.9hrs

Cape Girardeau's weather in November is typically cool and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cape Girardeau for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Cape Girardeau and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cape Girardeau with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Cape Girardeau December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 109mm 4.7hrs 11.7hrs

December in Cape Girardeau is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cape Girardeau for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Cape Girardeau and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -3°C (28°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Cape Girardeau with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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Cape Girardeau weather stats

Cape Girardeau weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.8°C 89.2°F
Driest month: January 76mm 3ins
Sunniest month: July 11hrs
Coldest month: January 4.7°C 40.5°F
Wettest month: May 128mm 5ins
Warmest sea: August 23.6°C 74.5°F
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