Kansas City weather in May
May in Kansas City: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 16 rainy days.
#4 of 12 months in Kansas City · #424 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Kansas City climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Rainfall | 199 mm / 7.8 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 50 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kansas City in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Kansas City?
- May in Kansas City: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 16 rainy days. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Kansas City on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Kansas City in May?
- In May, Kansas City averages a daily high of 23.2°C and a low of 13.8°C, with about 199.1 mm of rain over roughly 16.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kansas City in May?
- Kansas City has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in May.