Council Bluffs weather
At 6:30 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 16°C (61°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Oct. Council Bluffs sits 301 m (988 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 77%
- Chance of rain
- 8%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Nov–Mar
About Council Bluffs weather
Is it raining in Council Bluffs right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 16° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Council Bluffs this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 12–22° and lows of 7–16°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Saturday, Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Council Bluffs lately?
In the past 7 days, Council Bluffs had 1 rainy day and 1.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Council Bluffs?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Council Bluffs weather by month
When is the best time to visit Council Bluffs?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Council Bluffs is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -1°C (30°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Council Bluffs?
May is the wettest month, with about 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 19 mm (0.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Council Bluffs?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -1°C (30°F) and lows of -10°C (14°F).
Does Council Bluffs have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 121 mm (4.8 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months