Kansas City · May
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 75°F, dipping to 57°F at night. Expect 18 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
75° / 57°F
Humidity
70%
Rain days
18/mo
Wind
12 mph
What May feels like in Kansas City
Sunrise
06:05
Mid-month average
Sunset
20:25
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Kansas City in May
The kit for May in Kansas City: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
+10° avg high
+4 rain days
Kansas City in April →
May
75°F avg high
18 rain days
Best: morning
vs June
-11° avg high
+4 rain days
Kansas City in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Kansas City in May?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Kansas City in May?+
Average high 75°F, average low 57°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in Kansas City?+
Compared to April (avg high 65°F), May is warmer. Compared to June (avg high 86°F), May is cooler.
Does it rain often in Kansas City in May?+
Expect about 18 measurable rain days in May, on average.