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Best Time to Hike Ozark Highlands Trail

wb_sunny Best months: March, October, December
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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Ozark Highlands Trail, United States, based on 2-year climate normals.

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Month-by-month weather on Ozark Highlands Trail

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 42°F5°C 24°F-4°C 106 mm 9
February 54°F12°C 34°F1°C 53 mm 8
March 64°F18°C 43°F6°C 62 mm 7
April 69°F20°C 50°F10°C 202 mm 14
May 74°F24°C 57°F14°C 150 mm 17
June 84°F29°C 67°F19°C 102 mm 12
July 86°F30°C 69°F21°C 88 mm 10
August 86°F30°C 67°F20°C 80 mm 9
September 81°F27°C 62°F17°C 73 mm 13
October 74°F23°C 53°F12°C 52 mm 5
November 62°F16°C 43°F6°C 111 mm 6
December 52°F11°C 34°F1°C 45 mm 6

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike Ozark Highlands Trail are March, October, December. Expect daytime highs around 63°F17°C and nights near 43°F6°C.

Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.

Ozark Highlands Trail

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