Best time to visit Sterling, KS

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

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

January Cold
High
41.9°F
Low
19.5°F
Precip
0.83 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 37m

February Cool
High
46.1°F
Low
22.4°F
Precip
0.95 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 34m

March Cool
High
56.8°F
Low
31.3°F
Precip
1.97 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Good
High
66.6°F
Low
40.9°F
Precip
2.40 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 0m

May Good
High
76.5°F
Low
53.3°F
Precip
4.71 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 4m

June Good
High
87.6°F
Low
63.9°F
Precip
4.07 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 37m

July Hot
High
92.5°F
Low
68.7°F
Precip
3.73 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 25m

August Hot
High
90.2°F
Low
66.5°F
Precip
3.77 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 29m

September Good
High
82.2°F
Low
57.7°F
Precip
2.00 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 14m

October Good
High
69.6°F
Low
43.9°F
Precip
2.50 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 59m

November Cool
High
55.6°F
Low
31.2°F
Precip
1.05 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 53m

December Cold
High
43.7°F
Low
22.2°F
Precip
1.02 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 21m

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