Dubuque weather
At 7:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 12°C (53°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Dubuque sits 194 m (637 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Dubuque, Iowa, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Dubuque weather
Is it raining in Dubuque right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 12° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Dubuque this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 12–21° and lows of 7–13°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Dubuque lately?
In the past 7 days, Dubuque had 1 rainy day and 3.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Dubuque?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Dubuque weather by month
When is the best time to visit Dubuque?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Dubuque is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -3°C (27°F) in January to 28°C (83°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Dubuque?
June is the wettest month, with about 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 31 mm (1.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Dubuque?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -3°C (27°F) and lows of -12°C (11°F).
Does Dubuque have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 137 mm (5.4 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months