Monthly climate guide
Kansas City weather in December
Expect cold weather in Kansas City in December: afternoons reach about 6°C (43°F), while nights drop to around -3°C (26°F). Around 47 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 6°C cooler than November and 3°C warmer than January.
What stands out in December
- In Kansas City, December is early winter.
- Rain is well below Kansas City's usual level (around 45% less).
- Only 2 months are cooler in Kansas City than December.
- Mornings start cold: the average low is -3°C, and frost is common.
Avg high
6°C
43°F
Avg low
-3°C
26°F
Rainfall
47 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
80%
relative
Sky
59%
cloud · often cloudy
Kansas City weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / 38°F | -6°C / 20°F | 31 mm | 80% | 60% |
| February | 6°C / 42°F | -5°C / 23°F | 39 mm | 77% | 62% |
| March | 13°C / 56°F | 1°C / 34°F | 67 mm | 75% | 62% |
| April | 19°C / 66°F | 6°C / 43°F | 104 mm | 73% | 62% |
| May | 24°C / 75°F | 13°C / 55°F | 145 mm | 76% | 60% |
| June | 30°C / 85°F | 19°C / 66°F | 116 mm | 75% | 50% |
| July | 32°C / 90°F | 21°C / 70°F | 112 mm | 69% | 43% |
| August | 31°C / 87°F | 19°C / 67°F | 129 mm | 70% | 45% |
| September | 27°C / 81°F | 15°C / 59°F | 86 mm | 72% | 42% |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 8°C / 46°F | 87 mm | 71% | 49% |
| November | 12°C / 54°F | 1°C / 33°F | 54 mm | 75% | 51% |
| December | 6°C / 43°F | -3°C / 26°F | 47 mm | 80% | 59% |
What to pack for December
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is December a good time to visit Kansas City?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Kansas City →Other United States cities in December
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Kansas City in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Kansas City?
December is cool in Kansas City, with highs around 6°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Kansas City in December?
Average highs are about 6°C (43°F) and average lows about -3°C (26°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Kansas City in December?
Kansas City typically gets around 47 mm of rain in December — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Kansas City (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.