Best Time to Visit Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Kansas City.
Kansas City does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 26.6°C / 79.9°F) and driest (January, 30 mm / 1.2 in) months. The drier stretch runs through August and October–April; the wetter half falls in May–July and September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -2.2°C / 28°F in January to 26.6°C / 79.9°F in July, with rainfall from 30 mm / 1.2 in (January) to 133 mm / 5.2 in (May). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kansas City, Kansas, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Kansas City's climate is broadly strongly continental. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 25.5°C77.9°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
| July | 26.6°C79.9°F | 106 mm4.2″ | — |
| June | 23.9°C75°F | 128 mm5″ | — |
No month at Kansas City matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kansas City?
Kansas City doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on January (driest, ~30 mm / 1.2 in) and July (warmest, 26.6°C / 79.9°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from United States of America's national average.
When is the rainy season in Kansas City?
The rainy season at Kansas City, Kansas runs through May–July and September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 94 mm / 3.7 in. The wettest single month is May (133 mm / 5.2 in).
What is the driest month in Kansas City?
The driest month in Kansas City is January, averaging about 30 mm / 1.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -2.2°C / 28°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Kansas City?
The least comfortable months for travel to Kansas City — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, May, June, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 133 mm / 5.2 in in May, and the coldest month averages -2.2°C / 28°F.
Is Kansas City climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Kansas City figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Kansas City specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.