Monthly climate guide
Wichita weather in January
Expect cold weather in Wichita in January: afternoons reach about 7°C (44°F), while nights drop to around -4°C (24°F). Around 21 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as December and 2°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- Rain is well below Wichita's usual level (around 69% less).
- Mornings start cold: the average low is -4°C, and frost is common.
- Seasonally, January counts as mid-winter in Wichita.
- Just 210 km apart, but Wichita runs about 2°C cooler than Tulsa this month.
January is typically Wichita's coolest month.It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
7°C
44°F
Avg low
-4°C
24°F
Rainfall
21 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
70%
relative
Sky
50%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Wichita weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 44°F | -4°C / 24°F | 21 mm | 70% | 50% |
| February | 9°C / 48°F | -3°C / 26°F | 31 mm | 69% | 57% |
| March | 16°C / 61°F | 2°C / 36°F | 44 mm | 66% | 55% |
| April | 21°C / 70°F | 7°C / 45°F | 75 mm | 64% | 57% |
| May | 26°C / 79°F | 13°C / 56°F | 139 mm | 68% | 55% |
| June | 32°C / 90°F | 20°C / 68°F | 100 mm | 65% | 45% |
| July | 34°C / 94°F | 22°C / 72°F | 98 mm | 61% | 42% |
| August | 33°C / 91°F | 21°C / 69°F | 103 mm | 64% | 43% |
| September | 30°C / 85°F | 17°C / 62°F | 69 mm | 63% | 42% |
| October | 22°C / 71°F | 9°C / 47°F | 74 mm | 63% | 41% |
| November | 14°C / 58°F | 2°C / 35°F | 32 mm | 67% | 43% |
| December | 8°C / 46°F | -3°C / 27°F | 38 mm | 73% | 53% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
Is January a good time to visit Wichita?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Wichita →Other United States cities in January
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Wichita in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Wichita?
January is cool in Wichita, with highs around 7°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Wichita in January?
Average highs are about 7°C (44°F) and average lows about -4°C (24°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Wichita in January?
Wichita typically gets around 21 mm of rain in January — fairly dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Wichita (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.