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Dubuque in April
Dubuque warms up: highs climb to 59°F (15°C), from 46°F in March, with lows of 37°F (3°C) and about 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain.
It scores 74/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 59°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 37°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 3.7 in (95 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 10 min
- Comfort score
- 74/100 · Good
What April feels like
Days are mild at around 59°F (15°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 12°C (22°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.7 in (95 mm).
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May and August – October).
- Comfort improves from 56/100 in March to 74/100.
- 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 37°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Dubuque in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Fenelon Place Elevator
Short 1882 cable railway up the bluff, with views over three states.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Apr–Nov.
L.May Eatery
Candlelit Main Street restaurant serving gourmet comfort food since 2007.
Why now April scores 74/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Eagle Point Park
Bluff-top park with stone shelters overlooking Lock and Dam 11.
Why now Highs near 59°F and 3.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
River history museum and aquarium with a historic dredge you can board.
Field of Dreams Movie Site
The baseball field and farmhouse from the 1989 film, 25 miles west.
Nearby in April
- Decorah in April~79 mi · highs 57°F, 3.8 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Milwaukee in April~145 mi · highs 55°F, 3.8 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Chicago in April~161 mi · highs 50°F, 3.7 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Des Moines in April~164 mi · highs 63°F, 3.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer 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.
Dubuque in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Dubuque?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 74/100 against a best of 85 in May and August – October. Expect highs of 59°F (15°C) and 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain. Our Iowa Driftless & River Towns route recommends May – Oct, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Dubuque in April?
Average highs are 59°F (15°C) and average lows 37°F (3°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Dubuque in April?
Some: about 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 37.8 in (959 mm).
What should I pack for Dubuque in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 37°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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