Ottumwa in April

6.7out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 18°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

18°CAvg high
6°CAvg low
11Rainy days (108 mm)
13:06 hDaylight
06:37Sunrise · 19:43 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 18°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 (2.4 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

0° -8° J 3° -6° F 10° 0° M 18° 6° A 23° 12° M 28° 18° J 30° 20° J 29° 18° A 25° 14° S 18° 7° O 10° 1° N 3° -5° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 0°C-8°C36 mm 7– – 4.2
February 3°C-6°C47 mm 7– – 4.6
March 10°C0°C70 mm 9– – 5.8
April 18°C6°C108 mm 11– – 6.7
May 23°C12°C122 mm 13– – 7.1
June 28°C18°C127 mm 12– – 7.3
July 30°C20°C85 mm 10– – 7.5
August 29°C18°C88 mm 10– – 7.8
September 25°C14°C91 mm 8– – 8.0
October 18°C7°C70 mm 8– – 7.4
November 10°C1°C57 mm 7– – 6.1
December 3°C-5°C45 mm 6– – 4.7

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Ottumwa in April?

Daytime highs average 18°C and nights about 6°C.

When is the best time to visit Ottumwa?

The best months are September, August, July, October.