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September & October are the best time to visit Kansas City on the climate data: September scores 89/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain. April & May and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
These averages also cover Country Club Plaza and Downtown Kansas City.
Highs run from 37°F to 89°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 40.9 in (1039 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 37°F3°C | 41°F5°C | 55°F13°C | 67°F19°C | 75°F24°C | 84°F29°C | 89°F32°C | 88°F31°C | 80°F27°C | 66°F19°C | 54°F12°C | 41°F5°C |
| Avg low | 20°F-7°C | 22°F-6°C | 33°F0°C | 44°F6°C | 55°F13°C | 65°F18°C | 69°F21°C | 67°F19°C | 58°F14°C | 44°F7°C | 33°F1°C | 24°F-5°C |
| Rain/snow | 1.3 in32 mm | 1.7 in42 mm | 2.7 in69 mm | 4.2 in106 mm | 5.6 in141 mm | 5.5 in140 mm | 4.3 in109 mm | 5.0 in128 mm | 3.6 in91 mm | 3.6 in91 mm | 1.9 in47 mm | 1.7 in43 mm |
| Humidity | 80% | 78% | 75% | 73% | 76% | 76% | 71% | 70% | 71% | 72% | 76% | 81% |
| Cloud | 60% | 62% | 62% | 59% | 59% | 51% | 45% | 46% | 42% | 49% | 53% | 59% |
| Comfort | 50 | 50 | 70 | 82 | 74 | 69 | 67 | 69 | 89 | 88 | 74 | 51 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 270 m (886 ft), close to Kansas City's own ~273 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 37–41°F (3–5°C), and nights reach 20°F (-7°C). It's the driest season, with only about 4.6 in (117 mm) of rain or snow, 11% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in December – February; the season averages 50/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 55°F highs in March to 75°F by May. About 12.4 in (316 mm) of rain falls across these months, 30% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 33°F (0°C). April & May score well without being the very best (season average 75/100).
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 84–89°F (29–32°C). It's the wettest season, with about 14.8 in (377 mm) of rain, 36% of the year's total. June feels humid, with humidity near 76%. Comfort scores sit mid-table, averaging 68/100.
Temperatures slide from 80°F highs in September to 54°F by November. About 9.0 in (229 mm) of rain falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 33°F (1°C). Comfort peaks here: September & October rank with the year's best, and the season averages 84/100.
By comfort score: 3 Great, 6 Good and 3 Fair. Great months: April and September & October. Tap a month for its own guide.
September & October are the best time to visit Kansas City on the climate data: September scores 89/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain. April & May and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
May is the wettest month, averaging about 5.6 in (141 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 1.3 in (32 mm). The yearly total is around 40.9 in (1039 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C) and highs of 37°F (3°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 89°F (32°C).
Yes: in June humidity averages 76% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 89°F (32°C).
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – February, bottoming out around 20°F (-7°C) in January.
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