October verdict

Iowa City, Iowa, United States in October

Weather score42Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 62mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

October weather

Monthly averages

Temp

18°C

Rain

62mm

Sun

6.5h

Weather score

42

Mixed

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 62mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.

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Temperature

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October18°C average high

October is close to Iowa City's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

October62mm average rain

October sits near Iowa City's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJanuary to February and November to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

October6.5 hours average sun

October sits close to Iowa City's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Weather score

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October42 weather score

October scores below Iowa City's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJune to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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