Best time to visit Oelwein, IA

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

The most comfortable travel window in Oelwein runs from May through October — 6 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
25.6°F
Low
6.8°F
Precip
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Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 12m

February Cold
High
28.9°F
Low
9.8°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 19m

March Cold
High
42.8°F
Low
24.3°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 42m

April Cool
High
57.8°F
Low
36.6°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 10m

May Good
High
69.4°F
Low
47.8°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 26m

June Excellent
High
78.9°F
Low
59.4°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 5m

July Good
High
81.6°F
Low
62.1°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 50m

August Excellent
High
79.4°F
Low
60.1°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 45m

September Excellent
High
73.8°F
Low
51.4°F
Precip
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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
60.2°F
Low
38.2°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 48m

November Cold
High
44.0°F
Low
25.4°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 31m

December Cold
High
31.3°F
Low
14.8°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 53m

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