Kansas weather in May
Planning a getaway to Kansas this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Kansas in May?
Kansas is a region in the United States of America. May in Kansas generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C in Goodland to 26°C in Liberal. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Liberal and 7°C in Goodland.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Garden City with an average of 46 mm to heavy rainfall in Coffeyville with 186 mm. Wichita experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 291 hours of sunshine in Wichita. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Kansas, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Kansas's yearly weather, check out our Kansas climate page.
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Average weather in Wichita
In May Wichita generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Topeka
In May Topeka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Lawrence
In May Lawrence generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Olathe
In May Olathe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kansas City
In May Kansas City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kansas, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit Kansas?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Kansas with overall pleasant weather in Wichita.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Wichita. On the other hand, the months of February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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