Wichita experiences a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Winter months, typically from December to February, are marked by temperatures often below freezing, with January being the coldest month averaging just 2°C. Spring arrives in March, bringing moderate temperatures that gradually warm up to average highs around 13-17°C by May. Summer is hot and humid, with July and August being the warmest months, averaging around 26°C. Autumn sees a return to milder temperatures, with September and October experiencing highs of around 24-16°C before dropping back down into winter conditions.