Best time to visit Patterson, IA

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

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

January Cold
High
29.9°F
Low
9.8°F
Precip
0.78 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 20m

February Cold
High
34.8°F
Low
13.2°F
Precip
1.28 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 24m

March Cool
High
47.6°F
Low
24.8°F
Precip
2.12 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Cool
High
60.5°F
Low
35.4°F
Precip
3.59 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 7m

May Good
High
70.8°F
Low
48.0°F
Precip
4.99 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 19m

June Good
High
80.0°F
Low
58.3°F
Precip
4.64 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 56m

July Good
High
83.8°F
Low
62.2°F
Precip
4.10 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 42m

August Good
High
82.3°F
Low
59.4°F
Precip
3.62 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 40m

September Excellent
High
75.6°F
Low
50.6°F
Precip
3.60 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
63.3°F
Low
38.3°F
Precip
2.88 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 52m

November Cool
High
48.1°F
Low
26.0°F
Precip
1.96 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 38m

December Cold
High
35.1°F
Low
15.9°F
Precip
1.23 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 2m

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