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Kansas Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kansas, the United States of America in August.

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Planning a journey to Kansas, the United States of America this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Kansas in August

Kansas, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. August in Kansas generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 30°C (86°F) in Atchison to 34°C (93°F) in Liberal. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Liberal and 19°C (66°F) in Atchison. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

For a closer look at conditions across Kansas, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Liberal with an average of 58 mm (2.3 in) to high rainfall in Junction City with 138 mm (5.4 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in August. Wichita typically receives 308 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Kansas by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kansas — and find the best time to visit. (based on Wichita)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March15°C (59°F) April20°C (68°F) May25°C (77°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September28°C (82°F) October22°C (72°F) November15°C (59°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit Kansas →

Best Places to Visit in Kansas in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kansas.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kansas

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Kansas, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Kansas (August)

Precipitation variation in Kansas (August)

Wichita

In August Wichita generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
341 hours
308 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
126 mm (5 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Wichita →

Topeka

In August Topeka generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
327 hours
291 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Topeka →

Lawrence

In August Lawrence generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
327 hours
291 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Lawrence →

Olathe

In August Olathe generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
330 hours
290 hours
238 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Olathe →

Kansas City

In August Kansas City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
323 hours
291 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Kansas City →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kansas in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Wichita 33°C (91°F) 20°C (68°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Topeka 32°C (90°F) 19°C (66°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Lawrence 32°C (90°F) 19°C (66°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Olathe 31°C (88°F) 20°C (68°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Kansas City 31°C (88°F) 20°C (68°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Lenexa 31°C (88°F) 20°C (68°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)

Kansas weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kansas, the United States of America in August?

In August, Kansas, the United States of America generally has poor weather conditions. Wichita sees daytime temperatures near 33°C (91°F), with nights cooling to roughly 20°C (68°F).

What is the average temperature in Kansas, the United States of America in August?

Average temperatures in Kansas, the United States of America during August range from a nighttime low near 20°C (68°F) to a daytime high around 33°C (91°F) in Wichita.

Does Kansas, the United States of America get a lot of rain in August?

Yes, August tends to be a wetter month in Kansas, the United States of America. Average rainfall in Wichita sits around 126 mm (5 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Kansas, the United States of America?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Kansas, the United States of America due to the typically tolerable weather in Wichita.

On average, the best time to visit Kansas, the United States of America is in April, September and October with generally perfect weather in Wichita. In contrast, February, July, August and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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