Best time to visit Decatur, IA

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

The most comfortable travel window in Decatur runs from June through October — 5 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
33.1°F
Low
15.6°F
Precip
1.04 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 23m

February Cold
High
38.1°F
Low
19.6°F
Precip
1.35 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 26m

March Cool
High
50.8°F
Low
30.7°F
Precip
2.20 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Good
High
62.5°F
Low
41.4°F
Precip
4.25 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 6m

May Wet
High
72.0°F
Low
52.5°F
Precip
5.14 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 16m

June Good
High
81.5°F
Low
62.2°F
Precip
4.81 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 52m

July Good
High
85.4°F
Low
66.2°F
Precip
4.11 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 39m

August Good
High
83.8°F
Low
63.9°F
Precip
4.38 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 38m

September Excellent
High
76.5°F
Low
55.2°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
64.0°F
Low
43.3°F
Precip
2.82 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 53m

November Cool
High
49.7°F
Low
31.1°F
Precip
2.09 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 41m

December Cold
High
37.7°F
Low
20.9°F
Precip
1.48 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 5m

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