Topeka, United States experiences average highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 8 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 1.0°C (1.8°F) across the available records.
Topeka, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Topeka, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Mar–Aug At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.9/10
Best: May, June, September
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 20°C / 10°C
Feels Like 19°C / 8°C
Rainy Days 8
Rainfall 84 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 66%
Wind Speed 20 km/h
Dew Point 8°C
Snow Days 3 days
Frost Days 11 days
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Avg Low22°C
Rain10days
Coldest Month
-5°C
January
Avg High5°C
Rain6days
Driest Month
4days
February
Avg High8°C
Avg Low-3°C
Windiest Month
25 km/h
April (Gusts 50)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, December due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:58
Daylight 14.9h
Sunset 20:51
Live conditions—
Topeka on the map · live conditions
Topeka, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Topeka
- Population
- 126K
- Elevation
- 288 m
- Coordinates
- 39.05°, -95.68°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 11 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 10 days/mo
1/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 7 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 7°C
Avg Low -3°C
Rain 5 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 5°C / -5°C . Feb: 8°C / -3°C . Mar: 15°C / 4°C . Apr: 20°C / 8°C . May: 24°C / 14°C . Jun: 31°C / 21°C . Jul: 32°C / 22°C . Aug: 31°C / 21°C . Sep: 28°C / 18°C . Oct: 21°C / 11°C . Nov: 13°C / 4°C . Dec: 8°C / -1°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 42 mm. Feb: 28 mm. Mar: 86 mm. Apr: 112 mm. May: 186 mm. Jun: 93 mm. Jul: 104 mm. Aug: 109 mm. Sep: 70 mm. Oct: 87 mm. Nov: 53 mm. Dec: 35 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 69%. Feb: 63%. Mar: 63%. Apr: 61%. May: 70%. Jun: 66%. Jul: 68%. Aug: 69%. Sep: 66%. Oct: 62%. Nov: 67%. Dec: 67%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 20 km/h . Feb: 21 km/h . Mar: 23 km/h . Apr: 25 km/h . May: 20 km/h . Jun: 19 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 16 km/h . Sep: 18 km/h . Oct: 21 km/h . Nov: 21 km/h . Dec: 20 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 7h. Feb: 8h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 8h. Nov: 7h. Dec: 7h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 5 days. Feb: 5 days. Mar: 2 days. Apr: 1 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 1 days. Nov: 1 days. Dec: 3 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 1.0°C (1.8°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 32°C | Jul · 32°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -9°C | Jan · -5°C |
| Wettest month | Jul 2025 · 175 mm | May · 186 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 26 km/h | Apr · 25 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Fair April
Good May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Fair August
Good September best
Excellent October
Good November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / -5°C | 0°C / -9°C | 6days (42 mm) Good | 6.5h Fair | 69% Muggy | 3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 8°C / -3°C | 4°C / -8°C | 4days (28 mm) Good | 7.8h Good | 63% Muggy | 4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 15°C / 4°C | 12°C / 0°C | 9days (86 mm) Wet | 8h Good | 63% Muggy | 5.3 High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 20°C / 8°C | 18°C / 5°C | 10days (112 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 61% Muggy | 6.1 High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 24°C / 14°C | 24°C / 13°C | 14days (186 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 70% Muggy | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 31°C / 21°C | 33°C / 22°C | 10days (93 mm) Wet | 12.1h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 7.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 32°C / 22°C | 35°C / 25°C | 10days (104 mm) Wet | 12.1h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 7.7 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| August | 31°C / 21°C | 34°C / 23°C | 10days (109 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 7.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| September best | 28°C / 18°C | 29°C / 18°C | 6days (70 mm) Good | 9.9h Good | 66% Muggy | 5.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 21°C / 11°C | 19°C / 9°C | 8days (87 mm) Wet | 8.3h Good | 62% Muggy | 4.4 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 13°C / 4°C | 10°C / 0°C | 6days (53 mm) Good | 7.1h Good | 67% Muggy | 3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 8°C / -1°C | 4°C / -6°C | 4days (35 mm) Good | 6.6h Fair | 67% Muggy | 2.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Topeka are May, June, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Topeka, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Topeka is July, with average daytime highs of 32°C (89°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Topeka is January, with average overnight lows of -5°C (24°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Topeka is May, averaging 186mm of precipitation across 14 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Topeka runs through May, April, June, July, with the heaviest rainfall in May. Based on 10-year averages for Topeka.
Topeka receives approximately 109 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Topeka.
The least favorable months to visit Topeka are January, February, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider May, June, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Topeka is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Topeka is 66%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Topeka receives snow. Months with snowfall average 3 snow days and 5 cm (2 in) of accumulation, with about 11 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Topeka are 20 km/h (12 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 25 km/h (15 mph) (gusts up to 50 km/h / 31 mph).
Topeka averages 7 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 49%. The clearest skies occur in September.
The annual average dew point in Topeka is 8°C (46°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Topeka has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Topeka ranges from 8°C (46°F) to 19°C (66°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Topeka. It earns a climate score of 7.7/10 with Excellent.
For June in Topeka, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 31°C (87°F) and 10 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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