Cape Girardeau weather
At 7:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 19°C (66°F). Real rain for 6 hours (15.6 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Cape Girardeau sits 112 m (367 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 6 hours (15.6 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Cape Girardeau weather
Is it raining in Cape Girardeau right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 19° right now. Real rain for 6 hours (15.6 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Cape Girardeau this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 13–25° and lows of 11–19°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Cape Girardeau lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Cape Girardeau?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Cape Girardeau weather by month
When is the best time to visit Cape Girardeau?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Cape Girardeau is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 5°C (41°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Cape Girardeau?
April is the wettest month, with about 133 mm (5.2 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 78 mm (3.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Cape Girardeau?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 20°C (67°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 5°C (41°F) and lows of -4°C (24°F).
Does Cape Girardeau have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is April at about 133 mm (5.2 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months