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Decorah in April
Decorah warms up: highs climb to 57°F (14°C), from 43°F in March, with lows of 35°F (2°C) and about 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 70/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 57°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 3.8 in (96 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 12 min
- Comfort score
- 70/100 · Good
What April feels like
Days are mild at around 57°F (14°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 35°F (2°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.8 in (96 mm).
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are August & September.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 8°C (14°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 51/100 in March to 70/100.
- Our Iowa Driftless & River Towns route recommends May – Oct, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 35°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.8 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Decorah in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Phelps Park
Hilltop park with stone overlooks above the Upper Iowa River.
Why now April scores 70/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Trout Run Trail
11-mile paved bike loop past a trout hatchery, bluffs and farmland.
Why now Highs near 57°F and 3.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Mabe's Pizza
Family pizza place on Water Street since 1953.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Vesterheim National Norwegian-American Museum
Large Norwegian-American heritage museum with folk art and historic buildings.
Effigy Mounds National Monument
Ancient Native American animal-shaped mounds on Mississippi River bluffs.
Nearby in April
- Dubuque in April~79 mi · highs 59°F, 3.7 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Minneapolis in April~137 mi · highs 56°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Des Moines in April~151 mi · highs 63°F, 3.6 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Milwaukee in April~196 mi · highs 55°F, 3.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Decorah in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Decorah?
It's middling, scoring 70/100. The best months are August & September, at up to 87. Expect highs of 57°F (14°C) and 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain. Our Iowa Driftless & River Towns route recommends May – Oct, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Decorah in April?
Average highs are 57°F (14°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Decorah in April?
Some: about 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 37.0 in (939 mm).
What should I pack for Decorah in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 35°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.8 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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