Best Time to Visit Ames: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Ames: September, July, August, June.
- Best months for Ames: September, July, August, June.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: May, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: May, April, June.
- The least pleasant month is February (score 4.2).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C | -10°C | 30 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.2 |
| February | 1°C | -8°C | 37 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.2 |
| March | 9°C | -2°C | 63 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.5 |
| April | 17°C | 5°C | 113 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.5 |
| May | 22°C | 11°C | 139 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.0 |
| June | 27°C | 17°C | 129 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 29°C | 19°C | 98 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| August | 28°C | 17°C | 100 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 24°C | 13°C | 91 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| October | 17°C | 6°C | 74 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.2 |
| November | 9°C | -1°C | 53 mm | 7 | – | – | 5.8 |
| December | 1°C | -7°C | 40 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ames?
The best months are September, July, August, June.
When is the rainy season in Ames?
The wettest months are May, April, June.