WinterOff season ~32°F highs

Things to do in Kansas City in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Kansas City, with average highs around 32°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a January weekend Where else in January

Best picks for January

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in January.

1Indoor escape

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

art museum in Kansas City, Missouri

2Indoor escape

Harry S Truman Presidential Library & Museum

presidential library and museum for U.S. President Harry S. Truman, located in Independence, Missouri

Holidays in January 2027

New Year's Day · Fri, Jan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day · Mon, Jan 18

Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.

Kansas City in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Kansas City?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Kansas City, with average highs around 32°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Kansas City in January?

Average daytime highs are around 32°F, compared with 89°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.

What are the best things to do in Kansas City in January?

Top picks for January: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Harry S Truman Presidential Library & Museum, National WWI Museum and Memorial, American Jazz Museum, Airline History Museum.