Best time to visit Cambridge, IA

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

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

January Cold
High
28.0°F
Low
9.8°F
Precip
0.98 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 16m

February Cold
High
32.8°F
Low
14.2°F
Precip
1.20 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 22m

March Cool
High
46.0°F
Low
25.4°F
Precip
2.18 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Cool
High
60.0°F
Low
36.2°F
Precip
3.80 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 8m

May Wet
High
70.8°F
Low
48.6°F
Precip
5.31 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 22m

June Wet
High
80.4°F
Low
59.1°F
Precip
5.41 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 60m

July Good
High
83.9°F
Low
62.5°F
Precip
4.51 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 46m

August Good
High
81.8°F
Low
59.9°F
Precip
4.73 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 42m

September Excellent
High
75.9°F
Low
51.0°F
Precip
3.84 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 16m

October Good
High
62.6°F
Low
39.2°F
Precip
2.65 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 50m

November Cool
High
46.7°F
Low
26.8°F
Precip
1.99 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 35m

December Cold
High
33.5°F
Low
16.2°F
Precip
1.46 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 58m

Looking for similar climates? See Cambridge's climate twins. Or jump straight to the full climate profile.