Choose spring if you are planning to be in St. Louis, particularly on a vacation. The next best option is fall. Summer is not ideal because the heat can be challenging. The climate generally is continental and factors moderating the climate are largely absent. When you draw up an itinerary for the spring season, do check out for warnings relating to erratic events like tornadoes. Tornadoes do visit St. Louis on some 40 to 50 days a year and some of them can be real nasty.

Whether you are visiting St. Louis on a week end get away or an extended vacation, there is no dearth of attractions and things to do in St. Louis.

For visitors who like to be on the waters the Float trips on the creeks of the Missouri offer plenty of enjoyment. The Boat House is another exciting destination where you can hire a paddle boat which can comfortably seat small families. The Boat house is also a restaurant so you can carry your lunch and visit the famous St. Louis abutting the region.

The St. Louis Science center is on the 'not to be missed' list for visitors to this metropolis. The Science Center has plenty on offer for all visitors across age profiles and children in particular will learn and enjoy a lot from the interactive exhibits on display.

Round up your trip with a visit to the World Bird Sanctuary. Early morning drives to the sanctuary are particularly recommended since you can move on to the Lone Elk Park in good time to catch a glimpse of some wild life too at the park.

Saint Louis is one of the prime destinations in the country not only because of its many attractions, but also because of its nice weather.

General weather conditions:

If you want to go visit Saint Louis, you can go during summer season when the weather is hot and humid. June temperature can reach up to 89 degrees Fahrenheit. Although the sun is a bit high, it will be nice to go to Saint Louis during this time of the year because of the number of riverfront attractions that will impress you. You can also enjoy the city's outdoor restaurants and cafes.

Saint Louis Weather

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Saint+Louis+MO+USMO0787

Winter in Saint Louis can be cold. You can also enjoy a snowy Christmas during the holidays. Average temperature during holidays can even go low as 37 degrees Fahrenheit during January. This is the time where are number of restaurants and shops decorate their storefronts with Christmas themed design that makes you feel the cold and snowy weather even more.

Rain can pour in anytime of the year in Saint Louis. You should also watch out for stormy weather as the city is prone to occasional storms.

Seasonal festivals:

You can time your travel to Saint Louis according to the various events, activities and festivities it holds per season. If you are a big fan of football, you can go watch the Saint Louis Rams on September or watch the St. Louis Cardinals for a good game of baseball in the summer. During winter, you can go watch St. Louis Blues NHL or you can join the popular Big Muddy Blues Festival come Labor Day.

Official tourism website of Saint Louis

http://www.explorestlouis.com/

Saint Louis Travel Guide

http://wikitravel.org/en/St._Louis