Cape Girardeau in January
5.1out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 7°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.
7°CAvg high
-2°CAvg low
9Rainy days (95 mm)
9:42 hDaylight
07:16Sunrise · 16:58 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 7°C
- Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -2°C
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.4 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | -2°C | 95 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.1 |
| February | 10°C | 0°C | 88 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.8 |
| March | 15°C | 5°C | 121 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.3 |
| April | 21°C | 10°C | 133 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.2 |
| May | 25°C | 16°C | 121 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.3 |
| June | 30°C | 20°C | 88 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.5 |
| July | 31°C | 22°C | 83 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.0 |
| August | 31°C | 21°C | 72 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.4 |
| September | 28°C | 17°C | 81 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 21°C | 10°C | 98 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.8 |
| November | 14°C | 5°C | 105 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.5 |
| December | 8°C | 0°C | 96 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Cape Girardeau in January?
Daytime highs average 7°C and nights about -2°C.
When is the best time to visit Cape Girardeau?
The best months are September, October, June.