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Kansas City in February
What February 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
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 6°C (43°F), lows of -5°C (23°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. Still cold, with the quietest hotels of the year; indoor sights such as Union Station and the WWI Museum suit the weather.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 6°C (43°F) / -5°C (23°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Kansas City: days average 6°C (43°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about -5°C (23°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 28 days. Compared with January (3°C (37°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 13°C (55°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:10
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:55
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold, sometimes icy days and low prices, with the Plaza Lights in December and indoor sights at their quietest.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in September). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Kansas City, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · River Market
Arabia Steamboat Museum
The steamboat Arabia sank in the Missouri River in 1856 carrying 200 tons of frontier supplies.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
Gallery · Country Club Plaza
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
It is a ten-minute walk from the Nelson-Atkins; do both in one art-focused afternoon.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Westside
Boulevard Brewing Company
Founded in 1989 on Southwest Boulevard, Boulevard is the city's best-known brewery, makers of Unfiltered Wheat and the Smokestack Series.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Rainy day
Aquarium · Crown Center
Legoland Discovery Center and Sea Life at Crown Center
Combination tickets bought online cost less than paying for each at the door.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 6°C, lows near -5°C and 6 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Kansas City?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Kansas City?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still cold, with the quietest hotels of the year; indoor sights such as Union Station and the WWI Museum suit the weather.
+How warm is Kansas City in February?
Average highs are around 6°C (43°F) and lows around -5°C (23°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kansas City in February?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.