Kansas City weather in April
Kansas City in April averages 13°C (55°F) and 102 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Kansas City, April is the sixth coldest and the fifth wettest.
- Average temp
- 13°C (55°F)
7–19°C · 44–65°F
- Rainfall
- 102 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 19 km/h
What is Kansas City like in April?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Kansas City in April?
A light rain jacket
About 102 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 7°C (44°F).
April compared with March and May
April in Kansas City is 5.6°C warmer than March and 44 mm wetter than it, which averages 7°C (45°F).
April in Kansas City is 5.6°C cooler than May and 36 mm drier than it, which averages 18°C (65°F).
Daylight in Kansas City in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 13 hours 16 minutes in Kansas City, rising about 06:40 and setting about 19:56 local time.
April ends 1 hour 9 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 1 hour 38 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Kansas City
Dates are a starting point for April.
Travel guides for Kansas City
What to read before you book.
Kansas City weather by month
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How April compares with the rest of the year
April is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C / 29°F | 29 mm |
| February | 1°C / 34°F | 36 mm |
| March | 7°C / 45°F | 57 mm |
| April | 13°C / 55°F | 102 mm |
| May | 18°C / 65°F | 137 mm |
| June | 24°C / 74°F | 134 mm |
| July | 26°C / 78°F | 114 mm |
| August | 25°C / 77°F | 106 mm |
| September | 20°C / 69°F | 102 mm |
| October | 14°C / 56°F | 80 mm |
| November | 7°C / 44°F | 50 mm |
| December | 1°C / 33°F | 40 mm |
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FAQs about Kansas City in April
April climate averages for Kansas City, 1991–2020.
Kansas City averages 13°C (55°F) in April, ranging from about 7°C (44°F) at night to 19°C (65°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 102 mm falls across April, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. April averages 13°C (55°F) against 18°C (65°F) in May — 5.6°C cooler.
April is 5.6°C warmer than March, and 44 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; April sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what April is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 13 hours 16 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 14 hours 54 minutes in June and 9 hours 26 minutes in December.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 06:40 and sunset about 19:56 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 9 minutes longer than it starts.
