When to go · Independence, Kansas
Independence, Kansas in August
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–May, Oct). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–May, Oct). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- OctoberGreatInside Independence, Kansas's best window: Apr–May, Oct.
- AprilGreatInside Independence, Kansas's best window: Apr–May, Oct.
- MayGreatInside Independence, Kansas's best window: Apr–May, Oct.
- 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.
Weather in August
- Independence, KansasHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 95 °F (35 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 7 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Independence, Kansas, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 35 °C (95 °F)95 °F (35 °C)
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Aug: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 7 (better)
Apr: 8
Crowds
Aug: High
Apr: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Apr: 1
August: Outside the best window (Apr–May, Oct). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
April: Inside Independence, Kansas's best window: Apr–May, Oct.
Independence, Kansas: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen