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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Elkader, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Elkader weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Elkader are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Elkader January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-4°C 25mm 5.6hrs 10.5hrs

Cold and dry weather often prevails in Elkader during the month of January

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Elkader.

January is in the winter in Elkader and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (25°F), whilst at night -14°C (6°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Elkader with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Elkader February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 28mm 7.5hrs 11.5hrs

February in Elkader is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Elkader.

February is in the winter in Elkader and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Elkader with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Elkader March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 54mm 7.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Elkader is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Elkader.

March is in the spring in Elkader and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Elkader with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Elkader April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 84mm 8.5hrs 14.3hrs

Elkader's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Elkader.

April is in the spring in Elkader and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Elkader with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Elkader May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 99mm 10.3hrs 15.6hrs

May is a a little damp month in Elkader and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Elkader, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Elkader and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Elkader with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Elkader June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 105mm 10.9hrs 10.5hrs

Warm and damp weather often prevails in Elkader during the month of June

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Elkader, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Elkader and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Elkader with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Elkader July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 102mm 11hrs 11.5hrs

July in Elkader is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Elkader, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Elkader and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Elkader with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Elkader August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 107mm 10.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Elkader is characteristically warm, humid and damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Elkader, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Elkader and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Elkader with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Elkader weather in August »

September

Elkader September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 89mm 8.1hrs 14.3hrs

Elkader's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Elkader, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Elkader and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Elkader with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Elkader October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 61mm 7.2hrs 15.6hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Elkader and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Elkader, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Elkader and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Elkader with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Elkader November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 52mm 4.9hrs 10.5hrs

The climate in Elkader during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Elkader for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Elkader and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Elkader with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Elkader December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 36mm 4.6hrs 11.5hrs

December in Elkader is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Elkader for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Elkader and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Elkader with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Elkader weather stats

Elkader weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29°C 84.2°F
Driest month: January 25mm 1ins
Sunniest month: July 11hrs
Coldest month: January -4.1°C 24.6°F
Wettest month: August 107mm 4.2ins
Warmest sea: August 19.4°C 66.9°F
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