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The best time to visit Wichita

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

Short answer

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

Wichita is warmest in August (highs near 91°F) and coldest in January (lows around 25°F), with roughly 31 inches of precipitation across the year and May the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April and October. Expect overnight frost in January and February.

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

Wichita weather by month

what to expect in Wichita through the year

Here is Wichita'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 Wichita by season.

Jan
41°
25°
Cool
Feb
54°
31°
Cool
Mar
59°
38°
Mild
Apr
71°
49°
Mild
May
78°
58°
Warm
Wettest
Jun
88°
68°
Hot
Jul
90°
71°
Hot
Aug
91°
71°
Hot
Sep
85°
64°
Hot
Oct
74°
53°
Warm
Nov
56°
40°
Cool
Dec
49°
33°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Wichita?
The most comfortable time to visit Wichita is usually April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest May rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Wichita?
August is the warmest month in Wichita, averaging highs near 91°F.
What is the coldest month in Wichita?
January is the coldest month in Wichita, with lows around 25°F. Overnight frost is likely in January and February.
When is the rainy season in Wichita?
The wettest month in Wichita is usually May, out of roughly 31 inches of precipitation across the year.

Wichita month by month