For most first trips, aim for April to May or September to October. In summer, White Water is open and highs reach 88°F. From November to early January, Branson celebrates Christmas with Silver Dollar City's lights, the Polar Express and holiday shows. April, May, September and October bring highs between 68°F and 80°F. In January and February, Silver Dollar City is closed and highs average in the 40s.
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Silver Dollar City opens for 2027 on March 12. Highs climb from 58°F to 75°F.
Highs of 84°F to 88°F. White Water is open from May 29 to September 6, 2027.
Highs of 80°F in September and 70°F in October, with lows of 59°F and 49°F.
Ozark Mountain Christmas officially runs from November 1 to January 7, but the big draws keep shorter dates: Silver Dollar City's An Old Time Christmas, with more than 6.5 million lights, runs from November 7 to January 2, and the Polar Express on select dates from November 12 to January 2.
Highs in the 40s. Springfield, 40 miles north, averages about 4 inches of snow in January.
Average daily highs and lows and monthly rain for Branson, 1991 to 2020. Snow is the average for Springfield, about 40 miles north.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F | 27°F | 2.8 in | 4.4 in |
| February | 49°F | 30°F | 2.9 in | 3.3 in |
| March | 58°F | 38°F | 4.3 in | 2.0 in |
| April | 68°F | 47°F | 4.8 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 75°F | 56°F | 5.5 in | None |
| June | 84°F | 64°F | 3.9 in | None |
| July | 88°F | 69°F | 4.1 in | None |
| August | 88°F | 67°F | 4.2 in | None |
| September | 80°F | 59°F | 5.1 in | None |
| October | 70°F | 49°F | 3.9 in | None |
| November | 58°F | 38°F | 3.9 in | 0.6 in |
| December | 47°F | 30°F | 3.0 in | 3.3 in |
Days open per month in 2027, counted from the printed calendars. Silver Dollar City runs from March 12, White Water from May 29 to September 6.
| Month | Silver Dollar City | White Water | Showboat cruise days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| February | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| March | 16 | 0 | 17 |
| April | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| May | 26 | 3 | 22 |
| June | 30 | 30 | 26 |
| July | 31 | 31 | 27 |
| August | 25 | 20 | 24 |
| September | 21 | 3 | 23 |
| October | 24 | 0 | 22 |
| November | 20 | 0 | 19 |
| December | 23 | 0 | 24 |
May and September are the wettest months. When you hear thunder, go into a solid building or a closed car. For a tornado warning, go to a basement or an inside room on the lowest floor, away from windows. On Table Rock Lake or Lake Taneycomo, head for shore as soon as you hear thunder, and never drive into water over a low-water crossing.
Pick your base by season: Chateau on the Lake by Table Rock Dam for lake weeks, Lodge of the Ozarks on the 76 Strip near White Water and the theaters, and the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing for Christmas shopping and the Polar Express.
Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa and Convention CenterTable Rock Dam and Highway 165 8.4 on ExpediaParking $15 a nightPets: 2 cats or dogs up to 50 lb, $150 a stayBreakfast extraCheck prices
Lodge of the Ozarks76 Strip 9.8 on ExpediaFree parkingNo petsBreakfast includedCheck prices
Hilton Promenade at Branson LandingDowntown and Branson Landing 8.6 on ExpediaParking Covered self-parking $22 a nightPets: 2 pets up to 75 lb, $100 a pet a stayBreakfast extraCheck pricesFor most first trips, April to May or September to October. For Silver Dollar City and the lake, April, May, September and October bring highs between 68°F and 80°F. For Christmas lights and shows, come between November and early January. White Water is open from late May to early September.
Yes, for a quiet trip built around indoor attractions like the Titanic Museum and the aquarium, which open all year. No, if Silver Dollar City or a full lineup of shows is the reason you're going: the park is closed from January 3 to March 12, 2027, and The Duttons are off until April 15. Highs average 43°F in January.
