Best time to visit Goose Lake, IA

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

The most comfortable travel window in Goose Lake runs from April through October — 7 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
29.3°F
Low
13.6°F
Precip
1.40 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 16m

February Cold
High
33.8°F
Low
17.1°F
Precip
1.56 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 22m

March Cool
High
45.7°F
Low
28.2°F
Precip
2.41 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Good
High
59.4°F
Low
39.8°F
Precip
3.39 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 9m

May Good
High
71.1°F
Low
51.4°F
Precip
4.03 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 23m

June Good
High
80.7°F
Low
61.7°F
Precip
4.52 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 0m

July Good
High
84.0°F
Low
65.2°F
Precip
3.40 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 46m

August Good
High
82.1°F
Low
63.2°F
Precip
3.43 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 42m

September Excellent
High
75.9°F
Low
55.2°F
Precip
3.66 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 16m

October Good
High
63.0°F
Low
43.4°F
Precip
2.58 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 50m

November Cool
High
47.6°F
Low
31.4°F
Precip
2.20 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 34m

December Cold
High
34.8°F
Low
20.5°F
Precip
1.69 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 57m

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