Wichita in December
Not the best time
December is cold and potentially icy, but the holiday spirit warms things up considerably. The Christmas displays are genuinely charming, though you'll spend most of your time indoors.
Weather
December brings full winter conditions with freezing temperatures and occasional snow that can stick around for days. The wind becomes bitter again, and even sunny days feel cold. Ice storms are a real possibility, especially mid-month.
6°C high-5°C low3 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$100/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Holiday light displays
- •Christmas markets
- •New Year's Eve celebrations
December Tips
- •Holiday events make the cold bearable
- •Ice storms can shut down the city - have backup plans
- •Hotel rates spike around holidays
All Months
April through May brings perfect weather – 70s during the day, cool evenings, and everything's green. Fall (September-October) offers the same comfortable temperatures plus gorgeous prairie sunsets.
Summer gets hot and humid, with temperatures hitting 90+ regularly. But the Wichita River Festival in May-June makes it worthwhile if you can handle the heat. Winter brings unpredictable weather – you might see 60 degrees or a blizzard, sometimes in the same week.
Avoid July and August unless you love sweating through outdoor activities. December through February can be brutal with ice storms, though hotel rates drop significantly.
Wichita Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
5/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
4/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
4/10
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