Best time to visit Independence, KS

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

The most comfortable travel window in Independence runs from September through October — 2 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
44.9°F
Low
22.7°F
Precip
1.44 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 42m

February Cool
High
50.0°F
Low
26.0°F
Precip
1.85 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 37m

March Cool
High
59.8°F
Low
35.2°F
Precip
2.88 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Good
High
69.1°F
Low
44.9°F
Precip
4.47 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 58m

May Wet
High
77.0°F
Low
55.5°F
Precip
6.76 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 13h 60m

June Wet
High
85.6°F
Low
65.2°F
Precip
6.26 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 14h 31m

July Hot
High
90.7°F
Low
69.6°F
Precip
4.29 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 19m

August Hot
High
90.3°F
Low
67.6°F
Precip
4.49 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 26m

September Good
High
82.6°F
Low
59.2°F
Precip
4.12 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Good
High
71.6°F
Low
46.8°F
Precip
4.09 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 1m

November Cool
High
58.7°F
Low
35.2°F
Precip
2.40 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 58m

December Cool
High
47.5°F
Low
26.4°F
Precip
2.35 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 27m

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