Best time to visit Knoxville, IA

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

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

January Cold
High
29.9°F
Low
12.5°F
Precip
1.15 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 20m

February Cold
High
35.1°F
Low
17.0°F
Precip
1.67 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 24m

March Cool
High
47.6°F
Low
27.6°F
Precip
1.87 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Good
High
60.6°F
Low
39.2°F
Precip
3.85 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 7m

May Good
High
70.9°F
Low
51.2°F
Precip
4.98 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 19m

June Wet
High
80.6°F
Low
61.3°F
Precip
5.61 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 56m

July Good
High
84.6°F
Low
65.6°F
Precip
4.34 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 42m

August Good
High
82.7°F
Low
63.1°F
Precip
3.89 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 40m

September Excellent
High
76.2°F
Low
54.3°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
42.2°F
Precip
3.06 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 52m

November Cool
High
48.1°F
Low
29.9°F
Precip
1.80 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 38m

December Cold
High
35.5°F
Low
18.9°F
Precip
1.57 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 2m

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