Wichita weather by month
Average highs run from 44°F in January to 93°F in July, and January nights average 22°F. It gets 34 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 13 inches of snow. Expect about 65 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 103 times a year. The most comfortable months are April and September to October.
Best time to visit Wichita
For comfortable weather, go in April and September to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F | 23°F | 0.9 in | 2.7 in | 2 | 0 | 28 | cold |
| February | 49°F | 26°F | 1.2 in | 3.6 in | 3 | 0 | 21 | cool |
| March | 59°F | 36°F | 2.3 in | 2.1 in | 4 | 0 | 11 | cool |
| April | 68°F | 45°F | 3.1 in | 0.2 in | 5 | 0 | 3 | mild |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| June | 88°F | 66°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 14 | 0 | hot |
| July | 93°F | 70°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 21 | 0 | hot |
| August | 91°F | 69°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 18 | 0 | hot |
| September | 83°F | 60°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 8 | 0 | warm |
| October | 71°F | 47°F | 2.9 in | 0.2 in | 4 | 1 | 2 | mild |
| November | 57°F | 35°F | 1.4 in | 0.8 in | 3 | 0 | 13 | cool |
| December | 46°F | 25°F | 1.2 in | 3.1 in | 2 | 0 | 25 | cold |
| Year | 69°F avg | 46°F avg | 34.3 in | 12.7 in | 52 | 65 | 103 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Wichita, KS (USW00003928), 6.4 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Wichita
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 33m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 46m. The earliest sunset comes around November 30 (5:10 pm) and the latest around June 21 (8:54 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 143 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 am | 5:34 pm | 9h 51m |
| February | 7:18 am | 6:08 pm | 10h 49m |
| March | 7:40 am | 7:36 pm | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:54 am | 8:04 pm | 13h 11m |
| May | 6:19 am | 8:32 pm | 14h 12m |
| June | 6:07 am | 8:52 pm | 14h 45m |
| July | 6:20 am | 8:50 pm | 14h 30m |
| August | 6:45 am | 8:21 pm | 13h 36m |
| September | 7:11 am | 7:36 pm | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:37 am | 6:51 pm | 11h 14m |
| November | 7:09 am | 5:17 pm | 10h 08m |
| December | 7:37 am | 5:11 pm | 9h 34m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Wichita with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Central Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Wichita getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 1.9°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Wichita.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Wichita?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 93°F and an average low of 70°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Wichita?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 23°F and highs of 44°F.
What is the rainiest month in Wichita?
May gets the most precipitation, 5.2 inches on average. January is the driest at 0.9 inches.
Does it snow in Wichita?
Yes. Wichita averages 13 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Wichita?
For comfortable weather, April and September to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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