Topeka weather
At 11:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 16°C (61°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM (1.4 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr, Jun–Oct. Topeka sits 279 m (915 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 Topeka, Kansas, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 11%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM (1.4 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr, Jun–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Topeka weather
Is it raining in Topeka right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 16° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM (1.4 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Topeka this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 13–22° and lows of 10–16°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Topeka lately?
In the past 7 days, Topeka had 1 rainy day and 1.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Topeka?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Topeka weather by month
When is the best time to visit Topeka?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Topeka 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 (90°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Topeka?
May is the wettest month, with about 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 26 mm (1.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Topeka?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (90°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 Topeka have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 138 mm (5.4 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