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Topeka Weather by Month

Best time to visit Topeka
September–October
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Jul
32.5°C average high
Wettest month
May
139.2mm
Coolest month
Jan
5°C average high
Peak comfort score
85
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January -6.6°25.1mm 6.127
February 7.7°-4.7°34.3mm 5.939
March 14.1°1.1°56.3mm 8.663
April 19.8°6.5°90.9mm 9.780
May 24.8°12.8°139.2mm 12.276
June 30.3°18.5°126.8mm 11.165
July 32.5°20.8°96.8mm 7.962
August 31.9°19.5°112.2mm 8.563
September 27.8°14.3°82.9mm 783
October 20.9°7.3°75.1mm 7.685
November 13.5°0.7°43.6mm 5.766
December 6.9°-4.4°35.7mm 5.837

Averages from TOPEKA ASOS, KS US, 5.2km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Topeka averages a daily high of 5°C with nights around -6.6°C. Expect roughly 6.1 wet days totalling 25.1mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

February

February in Topeka averages a daily high of 7.7°C with nights around -4.7°C. Expect roughly 5.9 wet days totalling 34.3mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

March

March in Topeka averages a daily high of 14.1°C with nights around 1.1°C. Expect roughly 8.6 wet days totalling 56.3mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

April

April in Topeka averages a daily high of 19.8°C with nights around 6.5°C. Expect roughly 9.7 wet days totalling 90.9mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

May

May in Topeka averages a daily high of 24.8°C with nights around 12.8°C. Expect roughly 12.2 wet days totalling 139.2mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

June

June in Topeka averages a daily high of 30.3°C with nights around 18.5°C. Expect roughly 11.1 wet days totalling 126.8mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

July

July in Topeka averages a daily high of 32.5°C with nights around 20.8°C. Expect roughly 7.9 wet days totalling 96.8mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

August

August in Topeka averages a daily high of 31.9°C with nights around 19.5°C. Expect roughly 8.5 wet days totalling 112.2mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

September

September in Topeka averages a daily high of 27.8°C with nights around 14.3°C. Expect roughly 7 wet days totalling 82.9mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

October

October in Topeka averages a daily high of 20.9°C with nights around 7.3°C. Expect roughly 7.6 wet days totalling 75.1mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

November

November in Topeka averages a daily high of 13.5°C with nights around 0.7°C. Expect roughly 5.7 wet days totalling 43.6mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

December

December in Topeka averages a daily high of 6.9°C with nights around -4.4°C. Expect roughly 5.8 wet days totalling 35.7mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Topeka peaks at 85.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Topeka?

Based on 30 years of records, September–October scores highest for comfort in Topeka, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Topeka?

July is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 32.5°C.

What is the wettest month in Topeka?

May is the wettest, averaging 139.2mm of rain across roughly 12.2 wet days.

How cold does Topeka get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around 5°C.

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