Kansas City, USA

Best Time to Visit Kansas City

The best time to visit Kansas City is April to June, September to October.

Here's a month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.

The year at a glance

Choose a month on the ring to see what it's like.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best timeAprilCool, wet

Averages 13°C (55°F) with 106 mm of rain over the month.

5 of 12 months are a best time to visit.

Quick answer

Visit Kansas City in April to June, September to October for the best weather and experience. Budget travelers should consider shoulder season for lower prices. A typical hotel night is $172, and daily spend is $33–$110 a person, hotel not included. What a trip costs →

  • Best time: the months named above
  • Good: either side of the best months
  • Off-peak: expect trade-offs, and often deals

Month-by-month guide

  1. January

    Off-peak

    Freezing, some rain. Averages -1°C (31°F) with 44 mm of rain over the month.

  2. February

    Off-peak

    Cold, some rain. Averages 0°C (32°F) with 44 mm of rain over the month.

  3. March

    Good

    Cold, wet. Averages 7°C (45°F) with 84 mm of rain over the month.

  4. April

    Best time

    Cool, wet. Averages 13°C (55°F) with 106 mm of rain over the month.

  5. May

    Best time

    Warm, very wet. Averages 19°C (65°F) with 151 mm of rain over the month.

  6. June

    Best time

    Warm, wet. Averages 25°C (76°F) with 144 mm of rain over the month.

  7. July

    Good

    Hot, wet. Averages 26°C (79°F) with 124 mm of rain over the month.

  8. August

    Good

    Warm, wet. Averages 25°C (77°F) with 137 mm of rain over the month.

  9. September

    Best time

    Warm, some rain. Averages 22°C (72°F) with 80 mm of rain over the month.

  10. October

    Best time

    Mild, wet. Averages 15°C (58°F) with 111 mm of rain over the month.

  11. November

    Good

    Cold, some rain. Averages 7°C (45°F) with 58 mm of rain over the month.

  12. December

    Off-peak

    Cold, some rain. Averages 3°C (37°F) with 50 mm of rain over the month.

What the weather actually does in Kansas City

Monthly averages from ten years of recorded weather (2014–2023), not a forecast.

Kansas City is warmest in July (26°C / 79°F) and coolest in January (-1°C / 31°F). May is the wettest month at 151 mm of rain, and January the driest at 44 mm. On weather alone, the most comfortable months for walking around (roughly 18–26°C without heavy rain) are July, August and September.

Average temperature and rainfall by month in Kansas City
MonthAvg tempRainComfort
Jan-1°C 31°F44 mm
Feb0°C 32°F44 mm
Mar7°C 45°F84 mm
Apr13°C 55°F106 mm
May19°C 65°F151 mm
Jun25°C 76°F144 mm
Jul26°C 79°F124 mm
Aug25°C 77°F137 mm
Sep22°C 72°F80 mm
Oct15°C 58°F111 mm
Nov7°C 45°F58 mm
Dec3°C 37°F50 mm

Comfort scores 18–26°C and under 30 mm of rain highest. Weather data: Open-Meteo historical archive (CC BY 4.0).

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