Best time to visit Pleasant Hill, IA

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

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

January Cold
High
30.9°F
Low
13.8°F
Precip
1.08 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 18m

February Cold
High
35.7°F
Low
18.0°F
Precip
1.34 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 23m

March Cool
High
49.2°F
Low
29.6°F
Precip
2.17 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Good
High
62.0°F
Low
40.6°F
Precip
4.02 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 8m

May Wet
High
72.4°F
Low
52.3°F
Precip
5.24 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 21m

June Wet
High
81.9°F
Low
62.4°F
Precip
5.26 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 58m

July Good
High
85.6°F
Low
66.4°F
Precip
3.82 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 44m

August Good
High
83.6°F
Low
64.2°F
Precip
4.17 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 41m

September Excellent
High
76.9°F
Low
55.4°F
Precip
3.18 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
63.4°F
Low
42.9°F
Precip
2.78 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 51m

November Cool
High
48.3°F
Low
30.2°F
Precip
1.91 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 36m

December Cold
High
35.9°F
Low
19.5°F
Precip
1.58 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 60m

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