Ottumwa in September

8.0out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.

25°CAvg high
14°CAvg low
8Rainy days (91 mm)
12:15 hDaylight
06:56Sunrise · 19:12 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C
  • Some rain: about 8 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in September is fairly consistent from year to year (2.6 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 September?

Daytime highs average 25°C and nights about 14°C.

When is the best time to visit Ottumwa?

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