Best time to visit Estherville, IA

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

The most comfortable travel window in Estherville runs from May through September — 5 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
23.1°F
Low
6.6°F
Precip
0.56 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 7m

February Cold
High
27.5°F
Low
10.7°F
Precip
0.46 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 17m

March Cold
High
40.6°F
Low
23.2°F
Precip
1.45 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 42m

April Cool
High
56.3°F
Low
33.9°F
Precip
3.13 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 12m

May Good
High
68.7°F
Low
46.4°F
Precip
4.50 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 30m

June Good
High
78.5°F
Low
57.1°F
Precip
4.57 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 10m

July Good
High
81.1°F
Low
60.1°F
Precip
3.76 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 55m

August Excellent
High
78.6°F
Low
57.4°F
Precip
3.31 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 47m

September Good
High
72.8°F
Low
48.5°F
Precip
3.14 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 17m

October Cool
High
58.8°F
Low
35.9°F
Precip
2.47 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 46m

November Cold
High
42.0°F
Low
23.2°F
Precip
1.37 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 27m

December Cold
High
28.1°F
Low
12.2°F
Precip
0.54 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 47m

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