Iowa City weather
At 6:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 14°C (56°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Oct. Iowa City sits 209 m (686 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 Iowa City, Iowa, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 15%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Nov–Mar
About Iowa City weather
Is it raining in Iowa City right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 14° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Iowa City this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 13–22° and lows of 7–15°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Iowa City lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Iowa City?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Iowa City weather by month
When is the best time to visit Iowa City?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Iowa City 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 30°C (86°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Iowa City?
June is the wettest month, with about 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 29 mm (1.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Iowa City?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°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 Iowa City have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 130 mm (5.1 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