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Kansas City in July
Kansas City's warmest month brings highs averaging 89°F (32°C), lows of 69°F (21°C) and about 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 67/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 89°F (32°C)
- Avg low
- 69°F (21°C)
- Rain
- 4.3 in (109 mm)
- Humidity
- 71%
- Cloud cover
- 45%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 29 min
- Comfort score
- 67/100 · Good
What July feels like
Afternoons run hot at about 89°F (32°C), which leaves mornings and evenings as the time for walking.
Nights cool to an average low of 69°F (21°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.3 in (109 mm).
Plan around July
July sits mid-table; the best months are September & October.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, May – July.
- Comfort holds steady from June (69 → 67/100).
- July sits inside the Apr – Oct window our Kansas City to Omaha route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes89°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Kansas City in July
Afternoons run hot (89°F), so these picks mix early-start outdoor spots with cool indoor breaks.
Union Station Kansas City
1914 rail station with a grand hall, science center and model railroad exhibit.
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
Barbecue served out of a working gas station; the Z-Man sandwich is the order.
Why now A break from 89°F afternoons.
Tom's Town Distilling Co.
Art Deco distillery and cocktail bar named for Prohibition-era boss Tom Pendergast.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Free encyclopedic museum with the giant Shuttlecocks on its sculpture lawn.
Boulevard Brewing Company
KC's largest brewery, with tours and a rooftop beer hall.
Nearby in July
- Lawrence in July~36 mi · highs 90°F, 4.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Springfield in July~148 mi · highs 89°F, 4.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Omaha in July~165 mi · highs 88°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Des Moines in July~179 mi · highs 87°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
These averages also cover Country Club Plaza and Downtown Kansas City.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Kansas City in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Kansas City?
It's middling, scoring 67/100. The best months are September & October, at up to 89. Expect highs of 89°F (32°C) and 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain. July is inside the Apr – Oct window our Kansas City to Omaha route recommends.
How hot is Kansas City in July?
Average highs are 89°F (32°C) and average lows 69°F (21°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Kansas City in July?
Some: about 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 40.9 in (1039 mm).
What should I pack for Kansas City in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (89°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Kansas City
Routes in season in July
- Kansas City to Omaha Apr – Oct
Planning Kansas City in July?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.