Best time to visit Lawrence, KS

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

The most comfortable travel window in Lawrence runs from August through October — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
38.3°F
Low
19.4°F
Precip
0.96 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 33m

February Cold
High
43.6°F
Low
23.0°F
Precip
1.54 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 32m

March Cool
High
54.6°F
Low
33.1°F
Precip
2.32 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 44m

April Good
High
64.6°F
Low
43.9°F
Precip
4.13 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 2m

May Wet
High
74.1°F
Low
55.9°F
Precip
5.13 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 8m

June Wet
High
83.9°F
Low
65.3°F
Precip
5.69 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 41m

July Hot
High
88.6°F
Low
69.8°F
Precip
4.28 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 29m

August Good
High
87.3°F
Low
67.6°F
Precip
4.63 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 32m

September Excellent
High
79.0°F
Low
58.7°F
Precip
3.95 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 14m

October Good
High
67.0°F
Low
46.6°F
Precip
3.20 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 57m

November Cool
High
53.5°F
Low
33.9°F
Precip
1.96 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 50m

December Cold
High
41.8°F
Low
24.2°F
Precip
1.61 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 17m

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