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Cedar Rapids Weather by Month

Best time to visit Cedar Rapids
September
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Jul
29.6°C average high
Wettest month
Jun
145.5mm
Coolest month
Jan
-1.2°C average high
Peak comfort score
84
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January -1.2°-10°31mm 8.613
February 1.7°-8.2°33.8mm 7.415
March 9.5°-1.8°51.7mm 9.342
April 17.3°4.1°100.4mm 11.269
May 23.1°10.3°121.3mm 1374
June 28.1°15.9°145.5mm 12.171
July 29.6°18°98.2mm 8.872
August 28.7°16.9°103.8mm 9.275
September 25.6°12.4°90.3mm 7.984
October 18°5.8°85.3mm 9.575
November 9.3°-0.8°51.3mm 7.646
December 1.7°-6.8°43.4mm 9.213

Averages from CEDAR RAPIDS NUMBER 1, IA US, 6.5km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Cedar Rapids averages a daily high of -1.2°C with nights around -10°C. Expect roughly 8.6 wet days totalling 31mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

February

February in Cedar Rapids averages a daily high of 1.7°C with nights around -8.2°C. Expect roughly 7.4 wet days totalling 33.8mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

March

March in Cedar Rapids averages a daily high of 9.5°C with nights around -1.8°C. Expect roughly 9.3 wet days totalling 51.7mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

April

April in Cedar Rapids averages a daily high of 17.3°C with nights around 4.1°C. Expect roughly 11.2 wet days totalling 100.4mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

May

May in Cedar Rapids averages a daily high of 23.1°C with nights around 10.3°C. Expect roughly 13 wet days totalling 121.3mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

June

June in Cedar Rapids averages a daily high of 28.1°C with nights around 15.9°C. Expect roughly 12.1 wet days totalling 145.5mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

July

July in Cedar Rapids averages a daily high of 29.6°C with nights around 18°C. Expect roughly 8.8 wet days totalling 98.2mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

August

August in Cedar Rapids averages a daily high of 28.7°C with nights around 16.9°C. Expect roughly 9.2 wet days totalling 103.8mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

September

September in Cedar Rapids averages a daily high of 25.6°C with nights around 12.4°C. Expect roughly 7.9 wet days totalling 90.3mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

October

October in Cedar Rapids averages a daily high of 18°C with nights around 5.8°C. Expect roughly 9.5 wet days totalling 85.3mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

November

November in Cedar Rapids averages a daily high of 9.3°C with nights around -0.8°C. Expect roughly 7.6 wet days totalling 51.3mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

December

December in Cedar Rapids averages a daily high of 1.7°C with nights around -6.8°C. Expect roughly 9.2 wet days totalling 43.4mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Cedar Rapids peaks at 84.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Cedar Rapids?

Based on 30 years of records, September scores highest for comfort in Cedar Rapids, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Cedar Rapids?

July is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 29.6°C.

What is the wettest month in Cedar Rapids?

June is the wettest, averaging 145.5mm of rain across roughly 12.1 wet days.

How cold does Cedar Rapids get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around -1.2°C.

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