When is the best time to go to Jefferson City

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Jefferson City, 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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Jefferson City weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Jefferson City 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

Jefferson City January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 36mm 5.8hrs 10.8hrs

January is a reasonably dry month in Jefferson City and the temperature is generally cold.

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

January is in the winter in Jefferson City and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (38°F), whilst at night -8°C (19°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Jefferson City with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Jefferson City February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 46mm 6hrs 11.7hrs

February in Jefferson City is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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

February is in the winter in Jefferson City and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Jefferson City with around 46mm 1.8 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Jefferson City March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 75mm 6.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Jefferson City is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Jefferson City and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Jefferson City with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Jefferson City April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 96mm 8.2hrs 14.1hrs

Jefferson City's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Jefferson City and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Jefferson City with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Jefferson City May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 120mm 9.2hrs 15.2hrs

May is a damp month in Jefferson City and the temperature is generally warm.

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 Jefferson City.

May is in the spring in Jefferson City and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Jefferson City with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Jefferson City June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 110mm 10.5hrs 10.8hrs

June in Jefferson City is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

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

June is in the summer in Jefferson City and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Jefferson City with around 110mm 4.3 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 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Jefferson City July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 94mm 10.9hrs 11.7hrs

July in Jefferson City is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in Jefferson City 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 (67°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Jefferson City with around 94mm 3.7 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 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Jefferson City August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 83mm 10hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Jefferson City is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.

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

August is in the summer in Jefferson City and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Jefferson City with around 83mm 3.3 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Jefferson City September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 97mm 8.3hrs 14.1hrs

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

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Jefferson City, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Jefferson City and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Jefferson City with around 97mm 3.8 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Jefferson City October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 85mm 7.5hrs 15.2hrs

October is a a little damp month in Jefferson City and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Jefferson City, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Jefferson City and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Jefferson City with around 85mm 3.4 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Jefferson City November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 73mm 5.6hrs 10.8hrs

November in Jefferson City is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Jefferson City and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Jefferson City with around 73mm 2.9 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Jefferson City December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 57mm 5.1hrs 11.7hrs

December in Jefferson City is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Jefferson City and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Jefferson City with around 57mm 2.3 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Jefferson City weather stats

Jefferson City weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.7°C 89.1°F
Driest month: January 36mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: July 10.9hrs
Coldest month: January 3.2°C 37.8°F
Wettest month: May 120mm 4.7ins
Warmest sea: August 22.3°C 72.1°F
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