Best time to visit Fairfield, IA

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

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

January Cold
High
30.6°F
Low
13.6°F
Precip
1.52 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 22m

February Cold
High
35.6°F
Low
17.7°F
Precip
1.80 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 25m

March Cool
High
48.5°F
Low
28.1°F
Precip
2.40 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Good
High
61.9°F
Low
38.8°F
Precip
3.71 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 6m

May Wet
High
71.3°F
Low
49.8°F
Precip
5.51 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 18m

June Wet
High
80.5°F
Low
59.5°F
Precip
5.11 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 54m

July Good
High
84.2°F
Low
63.5°F
Precip
3.96 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 40m

August Good
High
82.6°F
Low
61.3°F
Precip
3.83 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 39m

September Excellent
High
76.1°F
Low
52.8°F
Precip
3.58 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
62.8°F
Low
41.3°F
Precip
3.00 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 52m

November Cool
High
47.8°F
Low
29.7°F
Precip
2.28 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 39m

December Cold
High
35.4°F
Low
19.7°F
Precip
1.72 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 4m

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