Best time to visit Benton, IA

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Benton runs from July through October — 4 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
31.9°F
Low
11.7°F
Precip
0.73 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 23m

February Cold
High
36.8°F
Low
16.1°F
Precip
1.25 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 10h 26m

March Cool
High
49.4°F
Low
27.5°F
Precip
2.16 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Good
High
61.4°F
Low
38.0°F
Precip
3.37 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 6m

May Wet
High
70.8°F
Low
49.7°F
Precip
5.35 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 14h 16m

June Wet
High
80.3°F
Low
59.6°F
Precip
5.39 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 14h 52m

July Good
High
84.6°F
Low
63.9°F
Precip
4.40 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 39m

August Good
High
83.3°F
Low
61.8°F
Precip
3.98 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 37m

September Excellent
High
76.4°F
Low
52.7°F
Precip
3.71 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 15m

October Good
High
64.1°F
Low
40.2°F
Precip
2.88 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 53m

November Cool
High
49.0°F
Low
27.9°F
Precip
2.11 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 41m

December Cold
High
36.8°F
Low
17.7°F
Precip
1.63 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 6m

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