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Kansas City in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Kansas City. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Warm and drier; one of the best months to visit, though hotel prices jump on Chiefs home weekends.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Kansas City: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with August (31°C (88°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:59
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:27
- Daylight
- About 12.4 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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in September). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Chiefs home games (September to January)
- Kansas City Renaissance Festival in Bonner Springs (weekends, usually September–October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · 18th & Vine Jazz District
American Jazz Museum and the Blue Room
Check the Blue Room's calendar and plan the museum visit for late afternoon so you can stay for an evening set.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours, plus a show
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- After dark
- Art
- Rainy day
Architecture · Crown Center
Union Station and Science City
The 1914 Beaux-Arts station has a Grand Hall with a 95-foot ceiling and three huge chandeliers, and still serves Amtrak trains.
- Time needed
- 1 hour; 3 hours with Science City
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Kids
- History
- Rainy day
- Photo spot
Street · Country Club Plaza
Country Club Plaza
Visit after dark from Thanksgiving to mid-January, when the Plaza Lights outline every building.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- Architecture
- Couples
- After dark
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
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 15°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.
Is September a good time to visit Kansas City?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Kansas City?
It is one of the best months to visit Kansas City. Warm and drier; one of the best months to visit, though hotel prices jump on Chiefs home weekends.
+How warm is Kansas City in September?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kansas City in September?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.