Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Kansas City in November
Kansas City cools off: highs slip to 54°F (12°C), from 66°F in October, with lows of 33°F (1°C) and about 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain.
It scores 74/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 54°F (12°C)
- Avg low
- 33°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 1.9 in (47 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 49 min
- Comfort score
- 74/100 · Good
What November feels like
Afternoons only reach about 54°F (12°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 33°F (1°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.9 in (47 mm) for the month.
Plan around November
November is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (September & October).
- The drier spell starts: rain falls to 1.9 in (47 mm) after 3.6 in (91 mm) in October.
- Comfort slips from 88/100 in October to 74/100.
- Our Kansas City to Omaha route recommends Apr – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 54°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Kansas City in November
November is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Union Station Kansas City
1914 rail station with a grand hall, science center and model railroad exhibit.
Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
Barbecue institution with vinegar-forward sauce and piles of burnt ends.
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Free encyclopedic museum with the giant Shuttlecocks on its sculpture lawn.
Tom's Town Distilling Co.
Art Deco distillery and cocktail bar named for Prohibition-era boss Tom Pendergast.
The Blue Room
Jazz club inside the American Jazz Museum with live music most nights.
Nearby in November
- Lawrence in November~36 mi · highs 54°F, 1.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Springfield in November~148 mi · highs 56°F, 3.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Omaha in November~165 mi · highs 48°F, 1.3 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Des Moines in November~179 mi · highs 49°F, 1.7 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Kansas City?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 74/100 against a best of 89 in September & October. Expect highs of 54°F (12°C) and 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain. Our Kansas City to Omaha route recommends Apr – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Kansas City in November?
Average highs are 54°F (12°C) and average lows 33°F (1°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Kansas City in November?
Not much: about 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 40.9 in (1039 mm).
What should I pack for Kansas City in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 54°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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