Month guide · Kansas City · United States
Kansas City in March
What March is really like in Kansas City: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: John LeCoque, Public domain
Quick answer
March is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 1°C (34°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Temperatures swing widely, from spring warmth to late snow. St Patrick's Day brings one of the city's biggest parades.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 1°C (34°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Kansas City: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 1°C (34°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with February (6°C (43°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:30
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:25
- Daylight
- About 11.8 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, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in September). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
- St Patrick's Day parade (usually on or around 17 March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Market · River Market
City Market
Saturday mornings are the busiest market day; arrive early for the best produce and parking.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Shopping
Architecture · Downtown
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Moshe Safdie's 2011 concert complex is made of two stainless-steel-clad shells facing a glass atrium with views south over the city.
- Time needed
- 1 hour or a performance
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Architecture
- Art
- After dark
- Couples
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 · Crossroads Arts District
Crossroads First Fridays
On the first Friday evening of each month, Crossroads galleries and studios open late and the blocks around Baltimore Avenue and 18th Street fill with food trucks, street musicians and pop-up stalls.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- After dark
- Free
- Food
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 1°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Kansas City?
A good-value shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Kansas City in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Kansas City?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Temperatures swing widely, from spring warmth to late snow. St Patrick's Day brings one of the city's biggest parades.
+How warm is Kansas City in March?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kansas City in March?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.