When to go · Independence, Kansas
Independence, Kansas, month by month
The best months for Independence, Kansas: Apr, May, Oct.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.4 °C (39 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 7 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).7 °C (45 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 6 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.13 °C (55 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Independence, Kansas's best window: Apr–May, Oct.20 °C (68 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 8 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Independence, Kansas's best window: Apr–May, Oct.27 °C (81 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 9 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.33 °C (91 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 9 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 40 °C (104 °F)+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.Outside the best window (Apr–May, Oct). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 104 °F (40 °C)+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days97 °F (36 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.35 °C (95 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 7 rain days95 °F (35 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct). Across United States: After Labor Day the crowds drop and parks stay open; Florida and the Gulf are at hurricane peak.30 °C (86 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 7 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Independence, Kansas's best window: Apr–May, Oct.22 °C (72 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.6 °C (43 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 8 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Independence, Kansas, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
May: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
May: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 8 (better)
May: 9
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 1
April: Inside Independence, Kansas's best window: Apr–May, Oct.
May: Inside Independence, Kansas's best window: Apr–May, Oct.
Independence, Kansas: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.