Kansas City Weather in May

What's the weather like in Kansas City (Kansas) in May 2024?

The climate in Kansas City during May can be summarized as warm and wet.

May is in the spring in Kansas City and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

Kansas City weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 25°C 76.9°F
Nightly temperature 13.3°C 55.9°F
Average temperature 19.1°C 66.4°F
Daily sunshine 9.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 126 mm 5 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 14°C 57.2°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average May is the 2nd wettest 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.

May temperatures in Kansas City

Kansas City average temperature in May

May rainfall

Kansas City average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Kansas City average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kansas City in May 2024.

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Kansas City weather stats

Kansas City weather statistics
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
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