Kansas City weather
At 7:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 16°C (61°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 AM (2.3 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr, Jun–Oct. Kansas City sits 280 m (919 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 34%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 AM (2.3 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr, Jun–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Kansas City weather
Is it raining in Kansas City right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 16° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 AM (2.3 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Kansas City this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 12–25° and lows of 10–17°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Kansas City lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kansas City?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Kansas City weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kansas City?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kansas City is Apr, Jun–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 3°C (37°F) in January to 32°C (89°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Kansas City?
May is the wettest month, with about 141 mm (5.6 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 32 mm (1.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Kansas City?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (89°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 3°C (37°F) and lows of -7°C (20°F).
Does Kansas City have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 141 mm (5.6 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months