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Kansas Weather in October

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

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Thinking about venturing to Kansas, the United States of America this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Kansas in October

Kansas, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. October in Kansas generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Goodland at 19°C (66°F) to warm in Arkansas City at 23°C (73°F). At night it cools down to 8°C (46°F) in Arkansas City and 3°C (37°F) in Goodland.

To explore the conditions in Kansas, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Goodland with an average of 43 mm (1.7 in) to high rainfall in Chanute with 101 mm (4 in).

Average sunshine

October brings good sunshine to many areas. Wichita sees around 225 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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 October

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

Temperature range in Kansas (October)

Precipitation variation in Kansas (October)

Wichita

In October Wichita generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
22°C (72°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
8°C (46°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
225 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Wichita →

Topeka

In October Topeka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
21°C (70°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
212 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Topeka →

Lawrence

In October Lawrence generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
20°C (68°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
7°C (45°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
212 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Lawrence →

Olathe

In October Olathe generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
20°C (68°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
238 hours
212 hours
153 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Olathe →

Kansas City

In October Kansas City generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
20°C (68°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
213 hours
154 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
unpleasant
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 October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Wichita 22°C (72°F) 8°C (46°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Topeka 21°C (70°F) 7°C (45°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Lawrence 20°C (68°F) 7°C (45°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Olathe 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Kansas City 20°C (68°F) 7°C (45°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Lenexa 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)

Kansas weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

October in Kansas, the United States of America brings perfect weather. In Wichita, daytime temperatures are typically around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows hover near 8°C (46°F).

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

Wichita averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Kansas, the United States of America during October, with Wichita averaging close to 67 mm (2.6 in).

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

We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to Kansas, the United States of America. Typically, the climate in Wichita is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Wichita. The weather in February, July, August and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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