Best time to visit Collins, IA

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

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

January Cold
High
26.9°F
Low
9.8°F
Precip
0.95 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 16m

February Cold
High
31.4°F
Low
13.9°F
Precip
1.20 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 22m

March Cool
High
45.0°F
Low
25.7°F
Precip
2.01 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Cool
High
59.2°F
Low
37.0°F
Precip
3.48 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 8m

May Good
High
70.4°F
Low
49.2°F
Precip
4.81 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 22m

June Wet
High
79.8°F
Low
60.2°F
Precip
5.78 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 60m

July Good
High
83.0°F
Low
63.3°F
Precip
4.32 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 46m

August Good
High
81.0°F
Low
61.3°F
Precip
4.22 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 42m

September Excellent
High
75.0°F
Low
51.9°F
Precip
3.37 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
62.0°F
Low
39.3°F
Precip
2.74 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 50m

November Cool
High
45.7°F
Low
27.2°F
Precip
2.04 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 35m

December Cold
High
32.2°F
Low
16.1°F
Precip
1.54 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 58m

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