Best time to visit Great Bend, KS

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

The most comfortable travel window in Great Bend runs from April through June — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
42.5°F
Low
18.2°F
Precip
0.71 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 36m

February Cool
High
47.0°F
Low
21.0°F
Precip
0.89 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 34m

March Cool
High
57.7°F
Low
30.0°F
Precip
1.56 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Good
High
67.6°F
Low
39.3°F
Precip
2.15 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 0m

May Good
High
76.4°F
Low
50.7°F
Precip
4.83 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 5m

June Good
High
86.7°F
Low
60.9°F
Precip
3.66 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 38m

July Hot
High
91.3°F
Low
65.2°F
Precip
3.86 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 25m

August Hot
High
89.0°F
Low
63.4°F
Precip
3.69 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 30m

September Good
High
81.7°F
Low
54.9°F
Precip
1.98 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 14m

October Good
High
69.4°F
Low
41.9°F
Precip
1.96 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 58m

November Cool
High
55.1°F
Low
29.3°F
Precip
1.00 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 52m

December Cold
High
43.5°F
Low
20.3°F
Precip
1.01 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 20m

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