Best time to visit Glenwood, IA

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

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

January Cold
High
33.0°F
Low
12.2°F
Precip
0.66 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 22m

February Cold
High
38.2°F
Low
16.4°F
Precip
1.03 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 25m

March Cool
High
51.5°F
Low
27.5°F
Precip
2.03 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Good
High
63.9°F
Low
38.0°F
Precip
3.73 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 6m

May Wet
High
74.2°F
Low
50.2°F
Precip
5.19 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 18m

June Wet
High
83.4°F
Low
61.2°F
Precip
5.96 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 54m

July Good
High
86.9°F
Low
64.7°F
Precip
4.31 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 41m

August Good
High
85.1°F
Low
62.1°F
Precip
3.81 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 39m

September Excellent
High
79.4°F
Low
52.7°F
Precip
3.32 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
66.6°F
Low
39.9°F
Precip
2.30 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 52m

November Cool
High
50.6°F
Low
27.7°F
Precip
1.30 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 39m

December Cold
High
37.6°F
Low
17.5°F
Precip
1.16 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 4m

Looking for similar climates? See Glenwood's climate twins. Or jump straight to the full climate profile.