When to go · Independence, Kansas
Independence, Kansas in January
Mixed month. Outside 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.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) / −6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- United States overall
- Prices
- Low
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside 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.
Is another month better than January?
January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- AprilGreatInside Independence, Kansas's best window: Apr–May, Oct.
- MayGreatInside Independence, Kansas's best window: Apr–May, Oct.
- OctoberGreatInside Independence, Kansas's best window: Apr–May, Oct.
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.
Weather in January
- Independence, KansasHighs around 4 °C (39 °F), lows around -6 °C (21 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 39 °F (4 °C), lows around 21 °F (-6 °C), rain on about 7 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Low
- Prices · United States overall
- Low
United States overall: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Independence, Kansas, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Jan: -6 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6 °C)
Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 7 (better)
Apr: 8
Crowds
Jan: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Apr: 1
January: Outside 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.
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
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings