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Iowa City weather in August (Iowa, United States of America)

What kind of weather does August bring to Iowa City? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Iowa City includes high temperatures and high rainfall. August marks the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 29°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 17°C.

Precipitation

Iowa City in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 10 days of rain this month.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Iowa City climate page with graphs.

 

Iowa City, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 117 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in August

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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