Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Kansas City with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 11°C and 19°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Kansas City in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Kansas City with warm temperatures, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights close to 14°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 24°C, with nights close to 16°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Kansas City will be around 27°C, with nights close to 18°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 242 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 33% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Kansas City. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Kansas City in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
25°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
29°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
21°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
242 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Kansas City?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Kansas City. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Kansas City in May
With 36°C, Kansas City hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 3°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Kansas City
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Kansas City, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Kansas City
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Kansas City, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Kansas City.
Daily UV Index in May in Kansas City
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Kansas City, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Kansas City Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Kansas City, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Kansas City Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Kansas City, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Kansas City
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Average Weather in Kansas City by Month
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