Best time to visit Mount Vernon, IA

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

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

January Cold
High
30.0°F
Low
12.5°F
Precip
1.17 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 16m

February Cold
High
35.1°F
Low
16.6°F
Precip
1.34 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 22m

March Cool
High
48.9°F
Low
27.5°F
Precip
2.06 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Good
High
63.3°F
Low
38.4°F
Precip
4.02 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 9m

May Good
High
73.8°F
Low
49.6°F
Precip
4.74 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 22m

June Wet
High
82.3°F
Low
59.6°F
Precip
5.68 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 0m

July Good
High
85.5°F
Low
63.3°F
Precip
4.47 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 46m

August Good
High
83.4°F
Low
61.2°F
Precip
4.42 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 42m

September Excellent
High
77.3°F
Low
53.0°F
Precip
3.96 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
64.1°F
Low
41.5°F
Precip
3.00 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 50m

November Cool
High
48.1°F
Low
29.3°F
Precip
2.22 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 35m

December Cold
High
34.7°F
Low
18.6°F
Precip
1.67 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 58m

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