Season guide · Kansas City · United States
Kansas City in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The most comfortable weather, Chiefs home games and autumn colour; hotel prices rise on game weekends. Expect highs up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F), with about 23 rainy days across September–November. September–October are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 1°C (34°F) to 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 23
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 26°C (79°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 8 | 12.4 h | 4/5 |
| October | 20°C (68°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 8 | 11.1 h | 4/5 |
| November | 12°C (54°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 7 | 10 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 19°C (66°F) against a yearly 18°C (64°F), and 23 of the year's roughly 98 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Chiefs home games (September to January)
- September: Kansas City Renaissance Festival in Bonner Springs (weekends, usually September–October)
- October: Halloween haunted attractions in the West Bottoms (usually late September–October)
- November: Plaza Lighting Ceremony (Thanksgiving night)
Make the most of the weather
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
Day trips in autumn
- Weston, Missouri (About 45 minutes by car) — A preserved 19th-century river town north of the airport with antique shops, a historic brewery with underground cellars and wineries in the surrounding hills.
- St. Joseph, Missouri (About 1 hour by car) — St.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- Shoes with good grip for icy pavements
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Kansas City?
Yes: September–October are among the best months. The most comfortable weather, Chiefs home games and autumn colour; hotel prices rise on game weekends.
+What is the weather like in Kansas City in autumn?
Highs of up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F), with about 23 rainy days over the season.