Best time to visit Rutland, IA

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

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

January Cold
High
24.4°F
Low
8.5°F
Precip
0.91 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 11m

February Cold
High
29.3°F
Low
12.4°F
Precip
1.04 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 19m

March Cold
High
42.7°F
Low
24.6°F
Precip
2.02 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 42m

April Cool
High
57.2°F
Low
35.6°F
Precip
3.30 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 11m

May Good
High
68.3°F
Low
48.6°F
Precip
4.80 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 27m

June Wet
High
77.8°F
Low
59.3°F
Precip
5.48 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 6m

July Good
High
81.1°F
Low
63.1°F
Precip
4.15 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 51m

August Good
High
78.8°F
Low
60.2°F
Precip
4.55 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 45m

September Excellent
High
72.5°F
Low
51.2°F
Precip
3.33 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
60.1°F
Low
39.1°F
Precip
2.45 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 48m

November Cold
High
43.4°F
Low
26.1°F
Precip
1.61 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 30m

December Cold
High
29.8°F
Low
14.8°F
Precip
1.32 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 52m

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