Best Time to Drive: Waynesville, MO to Jefferson City, MO

The best time to drive from Waynesville, MO to Jefferson City, MO is September, May, when temperatures are comfortable and weather conditions are most predictable. December is the most challenging month due to weather risks along this route.

Best month

September

Also great

May

Also great

August

Month-by-Month Driving Conditions

Jan

Challenging 32°F

Feb

Fair 37°F

Mar

Good 47°F

Apr

Great 58°F

May

Great 68°F

Jun

Good 77°F

Jul

Good 80°F

Aug

Great 79°F

Sep

Great 71°F

Oct

Great 59°F

Nov

Fair 47°F

Dec

Challenging 37°F

Best Good/Fair Challenging

Average Conditions by Month

January

Avg temp 32°F

Rainy days ~2.6

Rating Challenging

February

Avg temp 37°F

Rainy days ~2.2

Rating Fair

March

Avg temp 47°F

Rainy days ~3.5

Rating Good

April

Avg temp 58°F

Rainy days ~4.7

Rating Great

May

Avg temp 68°F

Rainy days ~4.8

Rating Great

June

Avg temp 77°F

Rainy days ~4.5

Rating Good

July

Avg temp 80°F

Rainy days ~3.9

Rating Good

August

Avg temp 79°F

Rainy days ~3.4

Rating Great

September

Avg temp 71°F

Rainy days ~3

Rating Great

October

Avg temp 59°F

Rainy days ~3.2

Rating Great

November

Avg temp 47°F

Rainy days ~3.4

Rating Fair

December

Avg temp 37°F

Rainy days ~2.5

Rating Challenging

Seasonal Hazards on This Route

Winter storms and ice

Dec - Mar

Heavy snow and ice can make driving hazardous. Allow extra time and carry winter gear from December through March.

Tornado Alley

Apr - Jun

Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are most common in spring. Check storm forecasts before departing.

Climate Context

Waynesville, MO

Midwest

Jefferson City, MO

Midwest

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