Kansas City · October
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 67°F, low 50°F. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
67° / 50°F
Humidity
66%
Rain days
11/mo
Wind
12 mph
What October feels like in Kansas City
Sunrise
07:29
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:38
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
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 October
The kit for October in Kansas City: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit.
October vs the surrounding months
vs September
-14° avg high
+2 rain days
Kansas City in September →
October
67°F avg high
11 rain days
Best: morning
vs November
+14° avg high
+3 rain days
Kansas City in November →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Kansas City in October?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Kansas City in October?+
Average high 67°F, average low 50°F.
How does October compare to surrounding months in Kansas City?+
Compared to September (avg high 81°F), October is cooler. Compared to November (avg high 53°F), October is warmer.
Does it rain often in Kansas City in October?+
Expect about 11 measurable rain days in October, on average.