Month guide · Kansas City · United States
Kansas City in November
What November 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
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 12°C (54°F), lows of 1°C (34°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 10 hours of daylight. Cooling quickly, with the first freezes; the Plaza lighting on Thanksgiving night opens the holiday season.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 12°C (54°F) / 1°C (34°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 10 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Kansas City: days average 12°C (54°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 1°C (34°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with October (20°C (68°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 5°C (41°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:02
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:05
- Daylight
- About 10 hours
Autumn (September–November). The most comfortable weather, Chiefs home games and autumn colour; hotel prices rise on game weekends.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November 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 November
- Plaza Lighting Ceremony (Thanksgiving night)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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
Park · Country Club Plaza
Loose Park and Rose Garden
Visit from late May into June when the roses are at peak bloom.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
- History
Zoo · Swope Park
Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium
In Swope Park, one of the largest urban parks in the US, the zoo covers more than 200 acres with an African savanna section, a polar bear exhibit and the Sobela Ocean Aquarium, which opened in 2023.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
What to pack
For highs near 12°C, lows near 1°C and 7 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 November a good time to visit Kansas City?
A 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 November a good time to visit Kansas City?
It is a shoulder-season month. Cooling quickly, with the first freezes; the Plaza lighting on Thanksgiving night opens the holiday season.
+How warm is Kansas City in November?
Average highs are around 12°C (54°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kansas City in November?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.