Best time to visit Cresco, IA

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

The most comfortable travel window in Cresco runs from July through September — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
24.2°F
Low
5.7°F
Precip
1.12 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 7m

February Cold
High
28.8°F
Low
8.5°F
Precip
1.17 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 17m

March Cold
High
41.9°F
Low
21.0°F
Precip
1.89 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 42m

April Cool
High
57.1°F
Low
32.9°F
Precip
3.74 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 12m

May Good
High
69.4°F
Low
45.3°F
Precip
4.47 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 30m

June Wet
High
79.3°F
Low
56.3°F
Precip
6.26 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 10m

July Good
High
82.8°F
Low
60.0°F
Precip
4.83 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 55m

August Good
High
80.8°F
Low
57.1°F
Precip
4.59 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 47m

September Good
High
73.9°F
Low
48.4°F
Precip
3.76 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 17m

October Cool
High
60.1°F
Low
35.7°F
Precip
2.87 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 46m

November Cold
High
43.6°F
Low
24.1°F
Precip
1.88 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 27m

December Cold
High
30.1°F
Low
13.0°F
Precip
1.42 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 48m

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