When is the best time to go to Kansas City
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kansas City, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Kansas City
Kansas City weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kansas City are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 30mm | 6.4hrs | 10.8hrs |
The climate in Kansas City during January can be summarized as cold and dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kansas City.
January is in the winter in Kansas City and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Kansas City with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Kansas City weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 29mm | 6.6hrs | 11.7hrs |
February in Kansas City is generally dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kansas City.
February is in the winter in Kansas City and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kansas City with around 29mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Kansas City weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 65mm | 7.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Kansas City is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kansas City for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Kansas City and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kansas City with around 65mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Kansas City weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 87mm | 8.9hrs | 14.1hrs |
Kansas City's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kansas City.
April is in the spring in Kansas City and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kansas City with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Kansas City weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 126mm | 9.6hrs | 15.3hrs |
May is a wet month in Kansas City and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kansas City.
May is in the spring in Kansas City and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kansas City with around 126mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 132mm | 10.7hrs | 10.8hrs |
The climate in Kansas City during June can be summarized as hot and wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kansas City.
June is in the summer in Kansas City and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kansas City with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 106mm | 11.3hrs | 11.7hrs |
July in Kansas City is generally damp with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kansas City for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Kansas City and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kansas City with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 99mm | 10.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Kansas City is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kansas City for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Kansas City and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kansas City with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Kansas City weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 125mm | 8.5hrs | 14.1hrs |
Kansas City's weather in September is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kansas City, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Kansas City and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kansas City with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Kansas City weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 90mm | 7.5hrs | 15.3hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Kansas City and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kansas City, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Kansas City and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kansas City with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Kansas City weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 55mm | 5.7hrs | 10.8hrs |
November is a reasonably dry month in Kansas City and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kansas City.
November is in the fall / autumn in Kansas City and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kansas City with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Kansas City weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 39mm | 5.3hrs | 11.7hrs |
December in Kansas City is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kansas City for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Kansas City and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kansas City with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Kansas City weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 31.8°C 89.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 29mm 1.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 11.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 3.1°C 37.6°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 132mm 5.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 21.3°C 70.3°F |
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