Best time to visit Dodge City, KS

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Dodge City runs from April through May — 2 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
45.6°F
Low
20.3°F
Precip
0.60 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 40m

February Cool
High
49.4°F
Low
23.0°F
Precip
0.62 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 36m

March Cool
High
59.6°F
Low
31.3°F
Precip
1.35 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Good
High
68.5°F
Low
40.1°F
Precip
1.99 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 59m

May Excellent
High
78.3°F
Low
51.2°F
Precip
2.99 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 14h 2m

June Hot
High
88.6°F
Low
61.6°F
Precip
3.29 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 14h 34m

July Hot
High
93.7°F
Low
66.4°F
Precip
3.08 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 14h 22m

August Hot
High
91.4°F
Low
64.7°F
Precip
2.99 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 28m

September Good
High
83.8°F
Low
56.2°F
Precip
1.31 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 14m

October Good
High
70.8°F
Low
42.9°F
Precip
2.02 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 60m

November Cool
High
57.1°F
Low
30.2°F
Precip
0.80 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 55m

December Cool
High
45.9°F
Low
22.0°F
Precip
0.96 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 24m

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