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Kansas City in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Kansas City. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Crisp, sunny days and autumn colour in the parks; the West Bottoms haunted houses draw big crowds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Kansas City: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with September (26°C (79°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 12°C (54°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:28
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:40
- Daylight
- About 11.1 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, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in September). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- Halloween haunted attractions in the West Bottoms (usually late September–October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Neighbourhood · Downtown
Power & Light District
Away games are the time to experience KC Live!; arrive early because entry can close when it fills.
- Time needed
- An evening
- Cost
- Low cost
- After dark
- Food
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 8°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Kansas City?
It is one of the best months to visit Kansas City. Crisp, sunny days and autumn colour in the parks; the West Bottoms haunted houses draw big crowds.
+How warm is Kansas City in October?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kansas City in October?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.