Weather in Kansas City in January
January in Kansas City is deep winter. Days are short. The outdoor plan is a window in the middle of the day or not at all.
In United States, this is how Kansas City actually wears January, not how a country centroid would. January is the cold side of the year in Kansas City. Pack for that, not for a leftover summer photo.
- Average temp
- -2°C
-7–4°C
- Rainfall
- 29 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 17 km/h
What to expect
Daytime
Days in Kansas City in January are about getting between indoor places. The cold is the story. Gloves are not a fashion choice.
A clear spell is for a short walk, then back in. Do not plan a long outdoor day as the default. Night falls early and the cold deepens with it.
Rain
January is on the drier side of the year in Kansas City. Showers are possible. They do not define the month.
A shell that lives in the bag is enough. This is not May, and it should not be packed as if it were.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Kansas City
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Kansas City
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Kansas City
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FAQs about Kansas City
Climate averages for Kansas City, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Kansas City is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 26°C.
May is the wettest month, with about 137 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
