Best time to visit Missouri Valley, IA

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

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

January Cold
High
30.7°F
Low
9.9°F
Precip
0.72 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 18m

February Cold
High
35.5°F
Low
13.5°F
Precip
0.98 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 23m

March Cool
High
48.9°F
Low
25.8°F
Precip
1.82 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Cool
High
61.7°F
Low
36.3°F
Precip
3.40 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 8m

May Good
High
72.5°F
Low
49.4°F
Precip
4.95 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 20m

June Wet
High
82.4°F
Low
60.1°F
Precip
5.21 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 58m

July Good
High
85.6°F
Low
64.1°F
Precip
4.06 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 44m

August Good
High
83.7°F
Low
61.2°F
Precip
4.29 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 40m

September Excellent
High
77.5°F
Low
51.3°F
Precip
3.54 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
64.7°F
Low
38.2°F
Precip
2.61 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 51m

November Cool
High
48.6°F
Low
25.4°F
Precip
1.45 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 37m

December Cold
High
35.3°F
Low
15.3°F
Precip
1.40 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 0m

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