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Kansas Weather in May

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Kansas, the United States of America in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Kansas in May

Kansas, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. May in Kansas generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Goodland to 26°C (79°F) in Liberal. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Liberal and 7°C (45°F) in Goodland.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kansas, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Garden City with an average of 46 mm (1.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Coffeyville with 186 mm (7.3 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Wichita.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Wichita enjoys about 291 hours of sunlight, 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 May

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 May for some of the most popular destinations in Kansas, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Kansas (May)

Precipitation variation in Kansas (May)

Wichita

In May Wichita generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
25°C (77°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
258 hours
291 hours
304 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Wichita →

Topeka

In May Topeka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
267 hours
293 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
152 mm (6 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Topeka →

Lawrence

In May Lawrence generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
267 hours
293 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Lawrence →

Olathe

In May Olathe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
259 hours
286 hours
307 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Olathe →

Kansas City

In May Kansas City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
256 hours
286 hours
304 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kansas City →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kansas, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Wichita 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 157 mm (6.2 in)
Topeka 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Lawrence 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Olathe 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
Kansas City 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Lenexa 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 153 mm (6 in)

Kansas weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Kansas, the United States of America typically experiences pleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Wichita average around 25°C (77°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Wichita peak at roughly 25°C (77°F) in May, dropping to about 13°C (55°F) overnight.

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

Yes, May tends to be a wetter month in Kansas, the United States of America. Average rainfall in Wichita sits around 157 mm (6.2 in).

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Kansas, the United States of America 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, July, August and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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