Wichita, KS Climate & Monthly Averages
Wichita has a humid subtropical climate. July is the hottest month, averaging 90° by day; January is the coldest at 44°.
Wichita's climate is a story of contrasts
Wichita runs one of the wider annual swings in our dataset: 26°C separates the average July from the average January. Afternoons reach 90°F (32°C) at the peak of summer and 44°F (6°C) at the depth of winter, with 90 days of measurable precipitation through the year.
July
90° by day 72° at nightJanuary
44° by day 26° at nightThe two ends of the year
January sits at the other end of the year: 44°F (6°C) by day, 26°F (-4°C) at night. At its warmest, in July, Wichita runs to 90°F (32°C) in the afternoon and back to 72°F (22°C) by dawn. Average highs hold at or above 30°C for 3 months of the year, June through August being the unbroken run.
The wettest month is May (7.3 inches (184 mm) across 14 days) and the driest February. Days and nights are about 10°C apart on average - wider than roughly 77% of the cities we track. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 103°F (40°C) and the lowest daily minimum -18°F (-28°C).
More climate facts for Wichita
- Hottest month: July - highs near 90°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 44°F (6°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 103°F (40°C) high · -18°F (-28°C) low
- Wettest month: May (14 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (12.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical
- Annual swing: 26°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
- Snow: about 6 days a year
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 3
- Average humidity: 63%
Four distinct parts of the year in Wichita
Spring (March through May)
Through spring, Wichita settles into easy warmth: 68°F (20°C) by day, 48°F (9°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 30 of the 90 days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Wichita runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 89°F (32°C) and nights around 71°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 12.3 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Fall is pleasantly warm here - highs near 70°F (21°C), nights near 52°F (11°C), and expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Wichita stays firmly cold, with daytime highs averaging 47°F (8°C) and nights around 28°F (-2°C); rain comes on about 13 days over the three months, plus about 3 snowy days.
Wichita temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.
Choosing a season in Wichita
Best time to visit Wichita
Aim for March to April and September to October if you get the choice: warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up, and highs average 71°F (22°C) against roughly 7 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in March.
What to pack
Pack for Wichita with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection, a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season and a compact umbrella or rain shell. Note the gap between afternoon and night: July pairs 90°F (32°C) with 72°F (22°C).
Monthly highs, lows and seasonal change
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 26° | 4 | 1.3 in | 7.2 h/day | 9.8 h | 15% | 64% |
| February | 48° | 28° | 4 | 1.1 in | 8.4 h/day | 10.7 h | 15% | 59% |
| March | 60° | 39° | 7 | 2.4 in | 9.1 h/day | 11.8 h | 23% | 60% |
| April | 69° | 47° | 10 | 3.4 in | 10.0 h/day | 13.1 h | 32% | 57% |
| May | 76° | 58° | 14 | 7.3 in | 9.8 h/day | 14.2 h | 44% | 69% |
| June | 87° | 69° | 10 | 3.9 in | 12.7 h/day | 14.8 h | 32% | 65% |
| July | 90° | 72° | 10 | 3.0 in | 12.6 h/day | 14.5 h | 32% | 64% |
| August | 89° | 71° | 8 | 2.9 in | 11.7 h/day | 13.6 h | 27% | 64% |
| September | 84° | 65° | 6 | 2.5 in | 10.6 h/day | 12.4 h | 20% | 63% |
| October | 70° | 51° | 7 | 3.1 in | 9.1 h/day | 11.1 h | 22% | 60% |
| November | 57° | 39° | 6 | 2.0 in | 7.8 h/day | 10.1 h | 20% | 66% |
| December | 48° | 31° | 4 | 1.5 in | 7.2 h/day | 9.6 h | 14% | 65% |
Wichita from the coldest month to the hottest
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Wichita's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 4 days
- Sunshine
- 7.2 h
- Daylight
- 9.8 h
- Snow
- 2 days
February
- Rain
- 4 days
- Sunshine
- 8.4 h
- Daylight
- 10.7 h
- Snow
- 1 day
March
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 9.1 h
- Daylight
- 11.8 h
April
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 10.0 h
- Daylight
- 13.1 h
May
- Rain
- 14 days
- Sunshine
- 9.8 h
- Daylight
- 14.2 h
June
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 12.7 h
- Daylight
- 14.8 h
July
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 12.6 h
- Daylight
- 14.5 h
August
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 11.7 h
- Daylight
- 13.6 h
September
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 10.6 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
October
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 9.1 h
- Daylight
- 11.1 h
November
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 7.8 h
- Daylight
- 10.1 h
December
- Rain
- 4 days
- Sunshine
- 7.2 h
- Daylight
- 9.6 h
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Wichita's coolest part of the year: January, February, December.
Where Wichita sits among other climates
- Its warmest and coolest months are 26°C apart - a wider seasonal swing than 89% of the 3496 cities we track.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.