Kansas weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kansas, United States. Like most weather services, we show Kansas at one spot: Wichita, its largest city. At 5:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 17°C (63°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Apr, Jun, Sep–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 28%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr, Jun, Sep–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Wichita weather
Is it raining in Wichita right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 17° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Wichita this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 17–24° and lows of 11–16°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Saturday, Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Wichita lately?
In the past 7 days, Wichita had 1 rainy day and 3.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Wichita?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Kansas weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kansas?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kansas is Apr, Jun, Sep–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 6°C (42°F) in January to 34°C (93°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Kansas?
May is the wettest month, with about 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 24 mm (0.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Kansas?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 6°C (42°F) and lows of -5°C (22°F).
Does Kansas have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 131 mm (5.2 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Wichita), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Kansas
Weather can differ a lot within Kansas: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | Apr, Jun, Sep–Oct | None | 6–34°C | 849 mm |
| Overland Park | Apr, Jun–Oct | None | 3–32°C | 1,039 mm |
| Kansas City | Apr, Jun–Oct | None | 3–32°C | 1,039 mm |
| Olathe | Apr, Jun–Oct | None | 3–32°C | 998 mm |
| Topeka | Apr, Jun–Oct | None | 3–32°C | 962 mm |
| Lawrence | Apr, Jun–Oct | None | 3–32°C | 998 mm |
| Shawnee | Apr, Jun–Oct | None | 3–32°C | 998 mm |
| Manhattan | Apr, Jun, Sep–Oct | None | 3–33°C | 867 mm |
| Lenexa | Apr, Jun–Oct | None | 3–32°C | 998 mm |
| Salina | Apr, Jun, Sep–Oct | None | 4–34°C | 792 mm |
| Hutchinson | Apr, Jun, Sep–Oct | None | 5–34°C | 773 mm |
| Leavenworth | Apr, Jun–Oct | None | 2–32°C | 959 mm |