Winter
Dec → Feb4 to 7°
nights -5 to -3°
- 4 rainy days · 33 mm
When is the best time to visit Kansas City?
- Jan4°not recommended
- Feb7°not recommended
- Mar14°fair
- Apr19°recommended
- May25°recommended
- Jun30°recommended
- Jul32°fair
- Aug31°fair
- Sep27°recommended
- Oct20°recommended
- Nov13°fair
- Dec7°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Kansas City, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° | -5° | 26 mm | 3 d | |
| February | 7° | -3° | 39 mm | 4 d | |
| March | 14° | 2° | 53 mm | 5 d | |
| April | 19° | 8° | 99 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| May | 25° | 14° | 130 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| June | 30° | 20° | 135 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| July | 32° | 22° | 111 mm | 7 d | |
| August | 31° | 21° | 119 mm | 6 d | |
| September | 27° | 16° | 96 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| October | 20° | 9° | 82 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| November | 13° | 2° | 46 mm | 4 d | |
| December | 7° | -3° | 33 mm | 4 d |
The four seasons in Kansas City, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Kansas City Downtown Airport) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May14 to 25°
nights 2 to 14°
- 7 rainy days · 94 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug30 to 32°
nights 20 to 22°
- 7 rainy days · 122 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov13 to 27°
nights 2 to 16°
- 5 rainy days · 75 mm
Book early for April to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Kansas City, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h54 of daylight, in December 9h26, a difference of 5h28.
9h42Jan
10h40Feb
11h50Mar
13h11Apr
14h18May
14h54Jun
14h39Jul
13h41Aug
12h23Sep
11h06Oct
9h58Nov
9h26Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Kansas City Downtown Airport" (39.12°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Kansas City, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended4°-5° at night
- 26 mm · 3 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended7°-3° at night
- 39 mm · 4 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair14°2° at night
- 53 mm · 5 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended19°8° at night
- 99 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended25°14° at night
- 130 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended30°20° at night
- 135 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair32°22° at night
- 111 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair31°21° at night
- 119 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended27°16° at night
- 96 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended20°9° at night
- 82 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair13°2° at night
- 46 mm · 4 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended7°-3° at night
- 33 mm · 4 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 4 °C at the warmest of the day, -5 °C at night. Hardly any rain (26 mm over 3 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, -3 °C at night. Rain stays light: 39 mm over 4 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 14 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Rain stays light: 53 mm over 5 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (99 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
May. 25 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (130 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. 30 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (135 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 22 °C at night. Rain stays light: 111 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
August. 31 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. Rain stays light: 119 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 27 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Rain stays light: 96 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 82 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 13 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Rain stays light: 46 mm over 4 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, -3 °C at night. Rain stays light: 33 mm over 4 days. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kansas City?
April to June and September to October: over these months, average highs range from 19 to 30 °C, with 7 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Kansas City Downtown Airport).
Which month should you avoid in Kansas City?
February: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 39 mm over 4 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Kansas City Downtown Airport).
What is the hottest month in Kansas City?
July, with 32 °C on average in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Kansas City Downtown Airport).
What is the coldest month in Kansas City?
January, with 4 °C at best during the day and -5 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Kansas City Downtown Airport).
What is the driest month in Kansas City?
January: 26 mm over 3 days of rain, against 135 mm in June, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Kansas City?
The gap between day and night reaches 12 °C in March: 14 °C in the afternoon, 2 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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