The weather in May in Kansas City

It's warm in May in Kansas City with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 11°C and 19°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Kansas City. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Kansas City, Kansas. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 36°C in 2018, Kansas City reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 3°C to a highest value of 25°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 242 mm of precipitation, spread over 22 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Kansas City

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kansas City. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Kansas City New York
Average temperature 25°C 22°C
Max. temperature 29°C 28°C
Min. temperature 11°C -5°C
Total precipitation 242 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 22 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Kansas City with warm temps, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights around 14°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 24°C, with nights around 16°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Kansas City is around 27°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Kansas City, Kansas. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Kansas City

Temperature in May in Kansas City over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Kansas City, Kansas. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Kansas City

Total precipitation in May in Kansas City over the years

Daily UV index in May in Kansas City

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Kansas City, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Kansas City by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kansas City. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.