Iowa City in April

6.6out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 17°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

17°CAvg high
5°CAvg low
11Rainy days (110 mm)
13:08 hDaylight
06:32Sunrise · 19:40 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 17°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in April is fairly consistent from year to year (2.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-1° -10° J 1° -7° F 9° -1° M 17° 5° A 22° 11° M 27° 17° J 29° 19° J 28° 18° A 24° 13° S 17° 7° O 9° 0° N 2° -6° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -1°C-10°C38 mm 7– – 4.1
February 1°C-7°C46 mm 7– – 4.3
March 9°C-1°C69 mm 9– – 5.5
April 17°C5°C110 mm 11– – 6.6
May 22°C11°C123 mm 13– – 7.1
June 27°C17°C128 mm 12– – 7.2
July 29°C19°C95 mm 9– – 7.8
August 28°C18°C96 mm 9– – 7.8
September 24°C13°C99 mm 8– – 7.9
October 17°C7°C75 mm 9– – 7.2
November 9°C0°C59 mm 8– – 5.8
December 2°C-6°C49 mm 7– – 4.3

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Iowa City in April?

Daytime highs average 17°C and nights about 5°C.

When is the best time to visit Iowa City?

The best months are September, July, August.