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For the most comfortable weather in Lawrence, aim for April and September & October. September tops our comfort score at 90/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain. March, May and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 37°F to 90°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 39.3 in (998 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 37°F3°C | 42°F5°C | 55°F13°C | 67°F20°C | 76°F24°C | 85°F29°C | 90°F32°C | 89°F31°C | 80°F27°C | 67°F19°C | 54°F12°C | 41°F5°C |
| Avg low | 20°F-7°C | 22°F-5°C | 33°F1°C | 44°F7°C | 55°F13°C | 65°F19°C | 70°F21°C | 67°F20°C | 58°F15°C | 45°F7°C | 33°F1°C | 24°F-4°C |
| Rain/snow | 1.1 in29 mm | 1.5 in39 mm | 2.5 in63 mm | 3.9 in100 mm | 5.5 in140 mm | 5.4 in137 mm | 4.0 in101 mm | 5.0 in128 mm | 3.6 in91 mm | 3.5 in88 mm | 1.6 in41 mm | 1.6 in41 mm |
| Humidity | 79% | 77% | 74% | 72% | 75% | 75% | 69% | 68% | 71% | 71% | 75% | 80% |
| Cloud | 56% | 60% | 59% | 57% | 57% | 49% | 45% | 45% | 41% | 47% | 50% | 57% |
| Comfort | 51 | 52 | 73 | 84 | 75 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 90 | 89 | 76 | 52 |
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 293 m (961 ft), close to Lawrence's own ~264 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 37–42°F (3–5°C), and nights reach 20°F (-7°C). It's the driest season, with only about 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain or snow, 11% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 52/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 55°F highs in March to 76°F by May. About 11.9 in (303 mm) of rain falls across these months, 30% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 33°F (1°C). Comfort peaks here: April ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 77/100.
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 85–90°F (29–32°C). It's the wettest season, with about 14.4 in (366 mm) of rain, 37% of the year's total. June feels humid, with humidity near 75%. Comfort scores sit mid-table, averaging 68/100.
Temperatures slide from 80°F highs in September to 54°F by November. About 8.7 in (220 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 85/100.
By comfort score: 5 Great, 4 Good and 3 Fair. Great months: April & May and September – November. Tap a month for its own guide.
For the most comfortable weather in Lawrence, aim for April and September & October. September tops our comfort score at 90/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain. March, 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 5.5 in (140 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 1.1 in (29 mm). The yearly total is around 39.3 in (998 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 90°F (32°C).
Yes: in June humidity averages 75% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 90°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.
Poll the group on April and September & October dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
