Kansas City: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Kansas City. Best time to visit: April, May, September, October. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
☀️ Climate Overview
Kansas City has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 19°C, lows of 9°C, and approximately 9 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Kansas City is during April, May, September, October, when conditions are perfect for sightseeing and exploration
Drier season: Jan–Dec Wetter season: Mar–Jul
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Air Quality
Hottest
31°C July
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 11 days
Coldest
-5°C January
Avg High 4°C
Rain 8 days
Driest Month
5 rainy days December
Avg High 8°C
Avg Low -1°C
Windiest Month
22 km/h
April (gusts 47)
Forecast for your trip dates
Up to 14 days aheadWeather by Season
Spring
Mar–May
High 19°C
Low 8°C
Rain 12 days
Crowds
Busy
Travel Costs Shoulder Rates
Summer
Jun–Aug
High 30°C
Low 21°C
Rain 9 days
Crowds
Moderate
Travel Costs Peak Rates
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High 21°C
Low 9°C
Rain 7 days
Crowds
Busy
Travel Costs Peak Rates
Winter
Dec–Feb
High 6°C
Low -3°C
Rain 6 days
Crowds
Quiet
Travel Costs Value Rates
Events & Festivals in Kansas City
June
Now 🏆
FIFA World Cup 2026 Matches at Arrowhead Stadium
June 16–July 11, 2026 (6 matches: group stage + knockout rounds) Sport
July
🏆
FIFA World Cup 2026 Matches at Arrowhead Stadium
June 16–July 11, 2026 (6 matches: group stage + knockout rounds) Sport
🎊
KC Riverfest / 4th of July Celebration
July 4 Holiday
September
🏆
Kansas City Chiefs NFL Season at Arrowhead Stadium
September–January Sport
🎭
Plaza Art Fair
Late September Cultural
October
🏆
Kansas City Chiefs NFL Season at Arrowhead Stadium
September–January Sport
November
🏆
Kansas City Chiefs NFL Season at Arrowhead Stadium
September–January Sport
🍽️
American Royal World Series of Barbecue
Early November (3 days; dates vary annually) Food & Drink
🎉
Country Club Plaza Lights
Late November–January (Thanksgiving Night switch-on) Festival
December
🏆
Kansas City Chiefs NFL Season at Arrowhead Stadium
September–January Sport
🎉
Country Club Plaza Lights
Late November–January (Thanksgiving Night switch-on) Festival
January
🏆
Kansas City Chiefs NFL Season at Arrowhead Stadium
September–January Sport
March
🏆
Big 12 Conference Basketball Tournament
Mid-March Sport
April
🎭
Crossroads First Fridays Art Walk
First Friday of each month (year-round, liveliest Apr–Oct) Cultural
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
4° / -5°
8d (62mm)
6.1h
72% Humid
UV 3.3 Moderate
February
7° / -4°
6d (33mm)
7.8h
64% Moderate
UV 5 Moderate
March
14° / 3°
11d (101mm)
8h
63% Moderate
UV 6.2 High
April
Best 19° / 8°
11d (107mm)
9.5h
59% Moderate
UV 7.9 Very High
May
Best 23° / 14°
15d (161mm)
9.3h
69% Humid
UV 8 Very High
June
30° / 20°
9d (106mm)
12h
68% Muggy
UV 9.7 Very High
July
31° / 22°
11d (118mm)
11.9h
72% Muggy
UV 9.2 Very High
August
30° / 20°
8d (65mm)
11.6h
71% Muggy
UV 8.8 Very High
September
Best 27° / 16°
6d (58mm)
10.1h
68% Humid
UV 7.3 Very High
October
Best 21° / 9°
8d (76mm)
8.3h
64% Moderate
UV 5.3 High
November
14° / 3°
6d (78mm)
7.2h
66% Humid
UV 3.8 Moderate
December
8° / -1°
5d (35mm)
6.3h
70% Humid
UV 3 Moderate
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sunshine | Humidity | UV Index | Crowds | Condition | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | -5°C | 8d (62mm) | 6.1h | 72% Humid | 3.3 Moderate | | Good | View Details → |
| February | 7°C | -4°C | 6d (33mm) | 7.8h | 64% Moderate | 5 Moderate | | Good | View Details → |
| March | 14°C | 3°C | 11d (101mm) | 8h | 63% Moderate | 6.2 High | | Good | View Details → |
| April (best) | 19°C | 8°C | 11d (107mm) | 9.5h | 59% Moderate | 7.9 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| May (best) | 23°C | 14°C | 15d (161mm) | 9.3h | 69% Humid | 8 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| June | 30°C | 20°C | 9d (106mm) | 12h | 68% Muggy | 9.7 Very High | | Good | View Details → |
| July | 31°C | 22°C | 11d (118mm) | 11.9h | 72% Muggy | 9.2 Very High | | Good | View Details → |
| August | 30°C | 20°C | 8d (65mm) | 11.6h | 71% Muggy | 8.8 Very High | | Good | View Details → |
| September (best) | 27°C | 16°C | 6d (58mm) | 10.1h | 68% Humid | 7.3 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| October (best) | 21°C | 9°C | 8d (76mm) | 8.3h | 64% Moderate | 5.3 High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| November | 14°C | 3°C | 6d (78mm) | 7.2h | 66% Humid | 3.8 Moderate | | Good | View Details → |
| December | 8°C | -1°C | 5d (35mm) | 6.3h | 70% Humid | 3 Moderate | | Good | View Details → |
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