AI-generatedKansas City at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,400 h
- Rain a year
- 1,006 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−6 / UTC−5
- Elevation
- 274 m
Climate in Kansas City
Kansas City has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 2,400 hours of sunshine a year, Kansas City is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, September – October
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
07:2718:41
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:10–08:03 · evening 18:05–18:58
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:00–07:10 · evening 18:58–19:08
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Kansas City in October?
In October, Kansas City is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 88 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Kansas City.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 15 min07:27 – 18:41
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Chicago
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %70 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Kansas City
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.1 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Kansas City, 54 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Kansas City
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 70 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Kansas City: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Kansas City has about 8 rainy days with 88 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Kansas City
How breezy and how cloudy Kansas City is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Kansas City typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 44 % of the sky over Kansas City: mostly sunny, with about 6.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Kansas City
How often the day gets hot in Kansas City (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Kansas City has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Kansas City
Snow is possible in Kansas City, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Kansas City.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kansas City
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in July (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 67 days a year, mostly from June to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 31 | 3° | −6° | 4.7 h | 6 | 40 |
| FebruaryFeb | 33 | 6° | −4° | 5.4 h | 6 | 49 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 13° | 2° | 5.8 h | 10 | 83 |
| AprilApr | 77 | 18° | 8° | 6.5 h | 11 | 116 |
| MayMay | 73 | 24° | 14° | 6.9 h | 13 | 142 |
| JuneJun | 71 | 29° | 19° | 8.8 h | 11 | 123 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 31° | 22° | 9.2 h | 9 | 89 |
| AugustAug | 66 | 30° | 21° | 8.1 h | 9 | 89 |
| SeptemberSep | 87 | 26° | 17° | 7.4 h | 8 | 85 |
| OctoberOct | 81 | 19° | 10° | 6.1 h | 8 | 88 |
| NovemberNov | 52 | 12° | 3° | 5.2 h | 6 | 60 |
| DecemberDec | 32 | 6° | −3° | 4.6 h | 6 | 44 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
39.10° N, 94.58° W · 274 m · America/Chicago
Best time to visit Kansas City
The best time to visit Kansas City is from April to May and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from September to October. The wettest month is May with 142 mm of precipitation.
Kansas City through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kansas City in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–24 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Kansas City in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–31 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Kansas City in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 12–26 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Kansas City in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–6 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kansas City for you.
Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Kansas City
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Kansas City: score 87 against 81. In September, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 81 | 87better |
| Day high | 19° | 26° |
| Night low | 10° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Rainfall | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Muggy days | 1better | 7 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Kansas City month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
31January3° · 5 h
In January, Kansas City is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 6 days, totalling 40 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kansas City.
Kansas City in January33February6° · 5 h
In February, Kansas City is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 49 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kansas City.
Kansas City in February50March13° · 6 h
In March, Kansas City is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Kansas City.
Kansas City in March77April18° · 7 h
In April, Kansas City is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 116 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Kansas City.
Kansas City in April73May24° · 7 h
In May, Kansas City is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 142 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Kansas City.
Kansas City in May71June29° · 9 h
In June, Kansas City is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 123 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Kansas City.
Kansas City in June64July31° · 9 h
In July, Kansas City is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 89 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Kansas City.
Kansas City in July66August30° · 8 h
In August, Kansas City is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 89 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Kansas City.
Kansas City in August87September26° · 7 h
In September, Kansas City is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 85 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Kansas City.
Kansas City in September81October19° · 6 h
In October, Kansas City is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 88 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Kansas City.
Kansas City in October52November12° · 5 h
In November, Kansas City is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Kansas City.
Kansas City in November32December6° · 5 h
In December, Kansas City is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kansas City.
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Kansas City vs. Omaha
In October the holiday weather in Kansas City and Omaha is about equally good (score 81 vs. 83). During the day Omaha is 1 °C cooler than Kansas City.
| in October | Kansas City | Omaha |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 81 | 83 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Sep – Oct | May – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Kansas City ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Santa Fe17°92
- 2Oklahoma City23°86
- 3Fort Worth26°86
- 4Baton Rouge26°86
- 5Dallas26°85
- 6Denver18°85
- 7Atlanta22°85
- 8Memphis23°84
- 17Kansas CityThis page19°81
Planning a trip to Kansas City
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Kansas City in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Kansas City has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 32).
- 69
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 73
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 65
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 81
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 32
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 55 min
- Distance
- 6,970 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Kansas City lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Kansas City
When is the best time to visit Kansas City?
The best time to visit Kansas City is from April to May and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Kansas City?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Kansas City?
The wettest month is May with 142 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 40 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kansas City get?
Kansas City gets around 2,400 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.2 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Kansas City in?
Kansas City uses the time zone America/Chicago: UTC−6 in January and UTC−5 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Kansas City?
A nonstop flight from London to Kansas City takes about 8 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,970 km.
When is hurricane season in Kansas City?
Kansas City lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Kansas City?
Kansas City has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 32). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 73, Summer holidays 65, October half-term 81, Christmas holidays 32.
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