Best time to visit Decorah, IA

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

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

January Cold
High
27.7°F
Low
10.4°F
Precip
1.01 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 8m

February Cold
High
32.8°F
Low
14.0°F
Precip
1.10 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 17m

March Cool
High
46.2°F
Low
25.9°F
Precip
2.05 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 42m

April Cool
High
61.3°F
Low
37.3°F
Precip
3.95 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 12m

May Good
High
72.5°F
Low
48.4°F
Precip
4.94 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 30m

June Wet
High
81.4°F
Low
58.6°F
Precip
6.13 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 9m

July Good
High
84.4°F
Low
62.6°F
Precip
4.42 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 54m

August Good
High
82.7°F
Low
60.7°F
Precip
4.39 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 47m

September Excellent
High
76.4°F
Low
52.3°F
Precip
3.60 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 17m

October Good
High
63.2°F
Low
40.4°F
Precip
2.66 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 47m

November Cool
High
46.6°F
Low
28.4°F
Precip
2.05 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 27m

December Cold
High
32.9°F
Low
17.4°F
Precip
1.31 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 48m

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