Kansas City, MO weather by month
Midwest · Station: Kansas City International Airport (MCI), MO (NCEI station USW00003947) · NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
The best time to visit Kansas City, MO is October, when average daytime highs are comfortable and rainfall sits at or below the city's monthly average. Kansas City is hottest in July (avg high 88°F) and coolest in January (avg high 38°F). The wettest month is May (5.3 in) and the driest is January (1.2 in). Overall the annual mean temperature is about 54.8°F with 39.5 in of precipitation a year and 18.2 in of snow.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Monthly weather averages for Kansas City
| Month | Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | Avg precip (in) | Avg snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38 | 20 | 1.2 | 4.9 |
| February | 44 | 24 | 1.5 | 5.9 |
| March | 55 | 34 | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| April | 66 | 44 | 4.1 | 0.3 |
| May | 75 | 54 | 5.3 | 0 |
| June | 84 | 64 | 5.3 | 0 |
| July | 88 | 68 | 4.6 | 0 |
| August | 87 | 66 | 4.2 | 0 |
| September | 79 | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| October | 67 | 46 | 3.3 | 0.3 |
| November | 54 | 34 | 2 | 1.1 |
| December | 42 | 24 | 1.6 | 4 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Best time to visit Kansas City
Based on the normals above, the most pleasant window is October. In those months daytime highs are in the mild-to-warm range and precipitation is no higher than the city's typical month, so you avoid both the peak hot of July (when highs reach about 88°F — stay hydrated and seek shade midday) and the cool, darker conditions around January (highs near 38°F). Try to avoid May if rain would spoil your plans — it is the wettest month at 5.3 in. Use the packing & comfort tool to check any specific month.
How Kansas City compares
Kansas City's 39.5 in of annual precipitation and 54.8°F mean temperature put it in context with other US cities. See where it ranks for warmest in January, rainiest overall and driest overall, or browse the full list of cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kansas City?
The most comfortable time to visit Kansas City, MO is October, when average daytime highs are mild and rainfall is at or below the city's average. Kansas City is hottest in July (avg high 88°F) and coolest in January (avg high 38°F), per NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What is the average temperature in Kansas City?
Kansas City's annual mean temperature is about 54.8°F. The warmest month is July (average high 88°F, low 68°F) and the coolest is January (average high 38°F, low 20°F).
How much rain does Kansas City get?
Kansas City receives about 39.5 inches of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May (5.3 in) and the driest is January (1.2 in).
Does it snow in Kansas City?
Yes. Kansas City averages about 18.2 inches of snow a year. Snow normally falls between late autumn and early spring; summer months see none.
Source
Monthly averages from the NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Kansas City International Airport (MCI), MO (NCEI station USW00003947) (reference values verified against the published normals). Climate normals describe a 30-year average, not a forecast; any individual year can differ. See our methodology for how "best time to visit" is derived.
Last updated: 2026-06-18