
Iowa City has a continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm, often humid summers. Spring is changeable with frequent rain and thunderstorms; autumn brings mild, crisp days and colorful foliage. Winters regularly drop below freezing, so be prepared for snow and ice.
Late spring to early fall (May–September), especially September for warm, sunny days and fewer storms.
Max: -1°C / Min: -9°C
Rayiny days: 10
Precipitation: 40mm
Max: 1°C / Min: -8°C
Rayiny days: 10
Precipitation: 46mm
Max: 9°C / Min: -1°C
Rayiny days: 13
Precipitation: 70mm
Max: 17°C / Min: 5°C
Rayiny days: 15
Precipitation: 109mm
Max: 22°C / Min: 12°C
Rayiny days: 17
Precipitation: 123mm
Max: 27°C / Min: 17°C
Rayiny days: 16
Precipitation: 128mm
Max: 29°C / Min: 19°C
Rayiny days: 14
Precipitation: 90mm
Max: 28°C / Min: 18°C
Rayiny days: 13
Precipitation: 89mm
Max: 25°C / Min: 13°C
Rayiny days: 11
Precipitation: 86mm
Max: 18°C / Min: 7°C
Rayiny days: 11
Precipitation: 79mm
Max: 10°C / Min: 0°C
Rayiny days: 10
Precipitation: 51mm
Max: 2°C / Min: -6°C
Rayiny days: 11
Precipitation: 50mm
The chart shows the yearly trend of average daily highs, lows, and monthly precipitation.