When to visit Kansas City without the crowds
Kansas City (Missouri, United States) is calmest in January, March, April, May, June, October, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in February, July, August and September. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with April, May and June: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
Apr–May & Oct
When everyone heads home
The second half of August.
Tip
Kansas City barbecue is best at weekday lunch, before the meat sells out.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm | 4 °C (39 °F) | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 3/5 · moderate | 7 °C (45 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 1/5 · calm | 14 °C (57 °F) | |
| April | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 19 °C (66 °F) | |
| May | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 24 °C (75 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 30 °C (86 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 3/5 · moderate | 31 °C (88 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 3/5 · moderate | 30 °C (86 °F) | |
| September | 3/5 · moderate | 28 °C (82 °F) | Chiefs football season (Sep–Jan), Labour Day |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 20 °C (69 °F) | |
| November | 2/5 · calm | 13 °C (55 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm | 8 °C (46 °F) | Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Tornado season (Apr–Jun): follow weather alerts.
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Kansas City without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually March (crowds 1/5). In March the average high is 14 °C (57 °F). All the calm months: January, March, April, May, June, October, November and December.
When is Kansas City most crowded?
The busiest season is February, July, August and September. The second half of August.
What is the weather like in Kansas City?
Average highs range from 4 °C (39 °F) in January to 31 °C (88 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What should I know before going to Kansas City?
Tornado season (Apr–Jun): follow weather alerts.
What festivals are there in Kansas City?
The main ones: Chiefs football season (Sep–Jan) (September).