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

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Iowa City during October? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In October, Iowa City typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 5°C.

Precipitation

Iowa City in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 9 days of rain.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Iowa City, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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?

For visitors traveling to Iowa City, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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