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The best time to visit Kansas City

Month-by-month climate averages for Kansas City, MO, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

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Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Kansas City is usually April, May, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.

Kansas City is warmest in July (highs near 87°F) and coldest in January (lows around 22°F), with roughly 40 inches of precipitation across the year and June the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April, May, September and October. Expect overnight frost in January, February and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Kansas City forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Kansas City weather by month

what to expect in Kansas City through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Kansas City's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Kansas City by season.

Jan
37°
22°
Cold
Feb
45°
23°
Cool
Mar
54°
35°
Cool
Apr
66°
45°
Mild
May
75°
54°
Warm
Jun
84°
64°
Warm
Wettest
Jul
87°
69°
Hot
Aug
85°
67°
Hot
Sep
77°
57°
Warm
Oct
66°
47°
Mild
Nov
52°
36°
Cool
Dec
41°
27°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Kansas City?
The most comfortable time to visit Kansas City is usually April, May, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Kansas City?
July is the warmest month in Kansas City, averaging highs near 87°F.
What is the coldest month in Kansas City?
January is the coldest month in Kansas City, with lows around 22°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February and December.
When is the rainy season in Kansas City?
The wettest month in Kansas City is usually June, out of roughly 40 inches of precipitation across the year.

Kansas City month by month