Best time to visit Preston, IA

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

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

January Cold
High
26.7°F
Low
11.4°F
Precip
1.32 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 16m

February Cold
High
31.2°F
Low
15.1°F
Precip
1.65 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 22m

March Cold
High
44.5°F
Low
26.4°F
Precip
2.22 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Cool
High
58.6°F
Low
37.0°F
Precip
3.44 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 9m

May Good
High
70.3°F
Low
49.3°F
Precip
4.21 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 23m

June Wet
High
79.4°F
Low
59.8°F
Precip
5.09 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 1m

July Good
High
82.2°F
Low
62.9°F
Precip
4.15 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 47m

August Good
High
80.6°F
Low
60.6°F
Precip
4.18 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 42m

September Excellent
High
74.8°F
Low
51.6°F
Precip
3.64 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
61.7°F
Low
39.8°F
Precip
2.93 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 50m

November Cool
High
46.1°F
Low
28.3°F
Precip
2.08 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 34m

December Cold
High
32.5°F
Low
18.0°F
Precip
1.78 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 57m

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