Best time to visit Kansas City, MO, USA

Our verdict

The best time to visit Kansas City is September-October

Based on all the essential things any traveller needs to know about visiting Kansas City such as the cost of travel, weather, peak travel seasons and many more, September-October is the best time of year to go.

During the warmer months, temperatures in Kansas City can rise to a maximum of 33℃ (91℉). The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in Kansas City is around -9℃ (16℉).

If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Kansas City when the days are longest, you should visit in July. The wet season in Kansas City falls around May, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in January instead.

Learn everything you need to know to help you decide when to go to Kansas City below, and don’t forget to use the awesome travel tools we know and love to help you find the best deals and make booking your vacation a breeze!

Warmest month

July

Least rainfall

January

Most daylight

July

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Kansas City seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Kansas City as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Kansas City is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Kansas City

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Kansas City for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Kansas City climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Kansas City for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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Kansas City in January

  • Average temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
  • Average high temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
  • Average low temperature: -5℃ (23℉)
  • Average humidity: 73%
  • Average sunny days: 22 days
  • Average rainfall: 15mm (1") over 5 days
  • Average snow days: 5 days
22 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kansas City in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Kansas City in February

  • Average temperature: 1℃ (33℉)
  • Average high temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
  • Average low temperature: -3℃ (26℉)
  • Average humidity: 72%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 5 days
  • Average snow days: 5 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kansas City in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Kansas City in March

  • Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
  • Average high temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
  • Average humidity: 73%
  • Average sunny days: 16 days
  • Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 12 days
  • Average snow days: 2 days
16 days
of pure sunshine
12 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kansas City in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Kansas City in April

  • Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
  • Average humidity: 72%
  • Average sunny days: 15 days
  • Average rainfall: 53mm (2") over 14 days
15 days
of pure sunshine
14 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kansas City in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Kansas City in May

  • Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average humidity: 78%
  • Average sunny days: 12 days
  • Average rainfall: 78mm (3") over 17 days
12 days
of pure sunshine
17 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kansas City in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Kansas City in June

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average humidity: 78%
  • Average sunny days: 13 days
  • Average rainfall: 55mm (2") over 14 days
13 days
of pure sunshine
14 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kansas City in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Kansas City in July

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
  • Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
  • Average humidity: 75%
  • Average sunny days: 14 days
  • Average rainfall: 52mm (2") over 14 days
14 days
of pure sunshine
14 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kansas City in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Kansas City in August

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
  • Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average humidity: 75%
  • Average sunny days: 14 days
  • Average rainfall: 62mm (2") over 14 days
14 days
of pure sunshine
14 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kansas City in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Kansas City in September

  • Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 17 days
  • Average rainfall: 51mm (2") over 12 days
17 days
of pure sunshine
12 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kansas City in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.

Kansas City in October

  • Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
  • Average humidity: 69%
  • Average sunny days: 20 days
  • Average rainfall: 43mm (2") over 9 days
20 days
of pure sunshine
9 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kansas City in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Kansas City in November

  • Average temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
  • Average high temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
  • Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
  • Average humidity: 70%
  • Average sunny days: 21 days
  • Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 7 days
  • Average snow days: 1 days
21 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kansas City in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Kansas City in December

  • Average temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
  • Average high temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
  • Average low temperature: -3℃ (27℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 22 days
  • Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 5 days
  • Average snow days: 3 days
22 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kansas City in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Kansas City is usually July, where temperatures tend to rise to around 31℃ (87℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Kansas City is generally around January. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in January first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Kansas City is generally around May, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of May too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Kansas City, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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