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Pella in August

Mixed month. Outside the best window (May (festival), Sep–Oct). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: High; United States overall
Prices: High; United States overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedUnited States month rating

Outside the best window (May (festival), Sep–Oct). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.

Is another month better than August?

August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages

PellaHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 64 °F (18 °C), rain on about 8 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · United States overall: High
Prices · United States overall: High

United States overall: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Pella, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Aug: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
May: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Night low
Aug: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
May: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 8 (better)
May: 9
Crowds
Aug: High
May: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
May: 1

August: Outside the best window (May (festival), Sep–Oct). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.

May: Inside Pella's best window: May (festival), Sep–Oct.

Pella: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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