Best time to visit Waukon, IA

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

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

January Cold
High
24.0°F
Low
8.4°F
Precip
1.23 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 8m

February Cold
High
29.0°F
Low
12.0°F
Precip
1.25 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 17m

March Cold
High
41.5°F
Low
22.8°F
Precip
2.03 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 42m

April Cool
High
55.7°F
Low
34.3°F
Precip
4.06 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 12m

May Good
High
67.5°F
Low
45.7°F
Precip
4.66 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 29m

June Wet
High
77.3°F
Low
57.7°F
Precip
5.92 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 9m

July Good
High
81.3°F
Low
61.6°F
Precip
4.73 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 54m

August Good
High
79.0°F
Low
59.3°F
Precip
4.70 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 47m

September Excellent
High
72.2°F
Low
50.7°F
Precip
3.92 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 17m

October Good
High
58.7°F
Low
38.7°F
Precip
2.85 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 47m

November Cold
High
42.5°F
Low
26.5°F
Precip
2.27 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 27m

December Cold
High
29.4°F
Low
15.0°F
Precip
1.57 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 48m

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