Best time to visit St. Olaf, IA

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

The most comfortable travel window in St. Olaf runs from July through September — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
26.3°F
Low
6.3°F
Precip
1.25 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 10m

February Cold
High
31.0°F
Low
10.1°F
Precip
1.28 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 18m

March Cold
High
44.4°F
Low
22.3°F
Precip
2.03 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 42m

April Cool
High
58.6°F
Low
34.1°F
Precip
4.00 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 11m

May Good
High
69.7°F
Low
45.7°F
Precip
4.65 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 28m

June Wet
High
79.3°F
Low
56.0°F
Precip
6.67 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 7m

July Good
High
82.2°F
Low
60.0°F
Precip
4.60 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 52m

August Good
High
80.5°F
Low
57.6°F
Precip
3.92 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 46m

September Good
High
74.1°F
Low
48.5°F
Precip
3.63 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 17m

October Cool
High
61.5°F
Low
36.6°F
Precip
2.92 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 48m

November Cool
High
45.3°F
Low
24.5°F
Precip
2.28 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 29m

December Cold
High
32.2°F
Low
14.3°F
Precip
1.57 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 51m

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