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Sioux City Weather by Month

Best time to visit Sioux City
September–October
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Jul
30.2°C average high
Wettest month
Jun
103.7mm
Coolest month
Jan
-0.9°C average high
Peak comfort score
85
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 -0.9°-11.6°19mm 6.417
February 1.7°-9.7°20.8mm 6.218
March 9.2°-3.3°47.3mm 841
April 16.7°2.6°78.1mm 1069
May 22.8°9.4°101.4mm 12.375
June 28.5°15.4°103.7mm 11.371
July 30.2°17.7°82.5mm 8.470
August 28.8°16.3°96mm 9.674
September 25.6°11°69.7mm 7.585
October 17.8°3.4°55mm 7.478
November 9.3°-3.6°29.6mm 5.546
December 1.5°-9.3°26.2mm 6.717

Averages from SIOUX CITY AIRPORT, IA US, 12.2km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Sioux City averages a daily high of -0.9°C with nights around -11.6°C. Expect roughly 6.4 wet days totalling 19mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

February

February in Sioux City averages a daily high of 1.7°C with nights around -9.7°C. Expect roughly 6.2 wet days totalling 20.8mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

March

March in Sioux City averages a daily high of 9.2°C with nights around -3.3°C. Expect roughly 8 wet days totalling 47.3mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

April

April in Sioux City averages a daily high of 16.7°C with nights around 2.6°C. Expect roughly 10 wet days totalling 78.1mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

May

May in Sioux City averages a daily high of 22.8°C with nights around 9.4°C. Expect roughly 12.3 wet days totalling 101.4mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

June

June in Sioux City averages a daily high of 28.5°C with nights around 15.4°C. Expect roughly 11.3 wet days totalling 103.7mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

July

July in Sioux City averages a daily high of 30.2°C with nights around 17.7°C. Expect roughly 8.4 wet days totalling 82.5mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

August

August in Sioux City averages a daily high of 28.8°C with nights around 16.3°C. Expect roughly 9.6 wet days totalling 96mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

September

September in Sioux City averages a daily high of 25.6°C with nights around 11°C. Expect roughly 7.5 wet days totalling 69.7mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

October

October in Sioux City averages a daily high of 17.8°C with nights around 3.4°C. Expect roughly 7.4 wet days totalling 55mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

November

November in Sioux City averages a daily high of 9.3°C with nights around -3.6°C. Expect roughly 5.5 wet days totalling 29.6mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

December

December in Sioux City averages a daily high of 1.5°C with nights around -9.3°C. Expect roughly 6.7 wet days totalling 26.2mm. 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. Sioux City peaks at 85.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Sioux City?

Based on 30 years of records, September–October scores highest for comfort in Sioux City, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Sioux City?

July is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 30.2°C.

What is the wettest month in Sioux City?

June is the wettest, averaging 103.7mm of rain across roughly 11.3 wet days.

How cold does Sioux City get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around -0.9°C.

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