Best time to visit Washington, IA

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

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

January Cold
High
30.2°F
Low
11.5°F
Precip
1.25 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 20m

February Cold
High
35.0°F
Low
15.3°F
Precip
1.56 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 24m

March Cool
High
48.3°F
Low
26.5°F
Precip
2.32 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Cool
High
62.0°F
Low
37.5°F
Precip
3.65 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 7m

May Wet
High
72.2°F
Low
49.7°F
Precip
5.11 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 19m

June Wet
High
81.4°F
Low
59.8°F
Precip
5.17 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 56m

July Good
High
85.0°F
Low
63.1°F
Precip
4.13 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 42m

August Good
High
83.3°F
Low
60.7°F
Precip
4.18 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 40m

September Excellent
High
77.3°F
Low
51.4°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
64.2°F
Low
39.9°F
Precip
3.03 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 52m

November Cool
High
48.7°F
Low
27.7°F
Precip
2.23 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 38m

December Cold
High
35.6°F
Low
17.9°F
Precip
1.71 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 2m

Looking for similar climates? See Washington's climate twins. Or jump straight to the full climate profile.