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Kansas City in April
What April is really like in Kansas City: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Kansas City. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 13.2 hours of daylight. Trees bloom and the Royals' season begins; thunderstorms become more frequent.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Kansas City: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with March (13°C (55°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:41
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:55
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
Spring (March–May). Blooming parks, the start of baseball season and mild days, but also the peak of thunderstorm and tornado-warning season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in September). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Royals opening day at Kauffman Stadium (usually late March or early April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Park · Country Club Plaza
Loose Park and Rose Garden
This 75-acre park south of the Plaza was the site of the 1864 Battle of Westport, the largest Civil War battle west of the Mississippi, and markers explain the fighting.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
- History
Zoo · Swope Park
Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium
Plan the African section first while children have energy; it is a long walk from the entrance.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Museum · Crown Center
National WWI Museum and Memorial
Designated by Congress as America's official First World War museum, it opens with a glass bridge over a field of 9,000 poppies, each representing 1,000 combatant deaths.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Rainy day
- Views
Museum · Country Club Plaza
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Start in the Bloch Building and finish on the south lawn so you see the Shuttlecocks in late-afternoon light.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 7°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Kansas City?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Kansas City?
It is one of the best months to visit Kansas City. Trees bloom and the Royals' season begins; thunderstorms become more frequent.
+How warm is Kansas City in April?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kansas City in April?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.