Season guide · Kansas City · United States
Kansas City in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Rex Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Blooming parks, the start of baseball season and mild days, but also the peak of thunderstorm and tornado-warning season. Expect highs up to 24°C (75°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F), with about 31 rainy days across March–May. April–May are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 1°C (34°F) to 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 31
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 13°C (55°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 9 | 11.8 h | 2/5 |
| April | 19°C (66°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 10 | 13.2 h | 3/5 |
| May | 24°C (75°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 12 | 14.3 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 19°C (66°F) against a yearly 18°C (64°F), and 31 of the year's roughly 98 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: St Patrick's Day parade (usually on or around 17 March)
- April: Royals opening day at Kauffman Stadium (usually late March or early April)
- May: Celebration at the Station — free Kansas City Symphony concert at Union Station (usually Memorial Day weekend)
Good choices for spring
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
Museum · Country Club Plaza
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Start in the Bloch Building and finish on the south lawn so you see the Shuttlecocks in late-afternoon light.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Museum · 18th & Vine Jazz District
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
The museum tells the story of the Black professional leagues, from their 1920 founding at a meeting in Kansas City to Jackie Robinson's move to the majors.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Iconic
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
Day trips in spring
- Independence, Missouri (About 20 minutes by car) — Harry S.
- Lawrence, Kansas (About 45 minutes by car) — The University of Kansas town has a lively main street, Massachusetts Street, lined with independent shops, bars and restaurants.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- Shoes with good grip for icy pavements
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Kansas City?
Yes: April–May are among the best months. Blooming parks, the start of baseball season and mild days, but also the peak of thunderstorm and tornado-warning season.
+What is the weather like in Kansas City in spring?
Highs of up to 24°C (75°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F), with about 31 rainy days over the season.