Wichita in January
5.7out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cold: highs around 7°C. Some rain: about 4 rainy days.
7°CAvg high
-4°CAvg low
4Rainy days (27 mm)
9:40 hDaylight
07:49Sunrise · 17:29 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 7°C
- Some rain: about 4 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -4°C
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Gloves for freezing mornings
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | -4°C | 27 mm | 4 | – | – | 5.7 |
| February | 10°C | -2°C | 37 mm | 5 | – | – | 6.1 |
| March | 16°C | 3°C | 71 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.0 |
| April | 21°C | 8°C | 94 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.5 |
| May | 25°C | 14°C | 142 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.2 |
| June | 30°C | 19°C | 114 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.1 |
| July | 33°C | 22°C | 87 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.7 |
| August | 32°C | 21°C | 86 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.1 |
| September | 28°C | 16°C | 80 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 21°C | 9°C | 77 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.0 |
| November | 14°C | 3°C | 43 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.1 |
| December | 8°C | -2°C | 38 mm | 5 | – | – | 5.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Wichita in January?
Daytime highs average 7°C and nights about -4°C.
When is the best time to visit Wichita?
The best months are September, October, April.