When is the best time to go to Kansas City?

When is the best time to go to Kansas City? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Kansas City are May, June, July, August, September and October
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
  • January is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are May, July and August


Annual weather in Kansas City

For full information about the climate and weather in Kansas City a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 27°F/40°F
1.3in
February 29°F/41°F
1.6in
March 40°F/56°F
4in
April 49°F/65°F
4.1in
May 58°F/74°F
6.7in
June 68°F/85°F
5.2in
July 70°F/88°F
6in
August 68°F/88°F
5.6in
September 61°F/81°F
4.1in
October 50°F/68°F
3.3in
November 41°F/56°F
2in
December 31°F/43°F
1.9in


Weather and climate in Kansas City

Kansas City enjoys a humid subtropical climate (without dry season and with hot summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Kansas City is 65°F (ranging from 40°F in january to 88°F in july). Annual rainfall is 45.5in, with a minimum of 1.3in in january and a maximum of 6.7in in may.
  • Between january and february the climate is the worst possible. The record temperature this month is 74°F and it rains about 9% of the time in february.
  • In march the climate is unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 52°F in average and it rains in march about 4in.
  • Between april and october the climate is good. The temperature rises to 68°F and it rains in october about 3.3in.
  • In november the climate is bad. the thermometer goes up to 56°F°C and it rains in november about 2in.
  • In the month of december the climate is very bad. In average, on the morning it is 32°F.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Kansas City

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Kansas City: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Kansas City

Find out when Kansas City has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Kansas City

  • Very low season in Kansas City
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February.
  • Low season in Kansas City
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April, November and December.
  • High season in Kansas City
    The number of visitors to Kansas City is high in: June, September and October.
  • Peak season in Kansas City
    The largest number of tourists visiting Kansas City is during: May, July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Kansas City month by month



Best time for low prices in Kansas City

Average prices of hotels in Kansas City month by month

Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Kansas City. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, April is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Kansas City

On average, it costs $ 118 per day to hire a car in Kansas City. This price varies by $ 13 depending on the month. In march, hiring a car costs an average of $ 110 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in june is $ 123.

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