When to go · Grinnell
Grinnell in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (cold, possible snow).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- United States overall
- Prices
- Low
- United States overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (cold, possible snow).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- GrinnellHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 14 °C (57 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 57 °F (14 °C), rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Low
- Prices · United States overall
- Low
United States overall: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Grinnell, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
May: 78 °C (172 °F)172 °F (78 °C)
Night low
Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
May: 56 °C (133 °F)133 °F (56 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 9
May: 0 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 1
January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (cold, possible snow).
May: Inside Grinnell's best window: May–Oct (warm, low rain).
Grinnell: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen