Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States of America: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Cedar Falls, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in Cedar Falls, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States of America

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Cedar Falls, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection available.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly option.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can wear away. An unreadable vaccination card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States of America by month

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January

Traveling to Cedar Falls in January, you will notice that it can be dangerously cold. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Ice House Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February here is very cold. Temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Ice House Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March in Cedar Falls is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Ice House Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

Traveling to Cedar Falls in April, you will notice that it is chilly and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Ice House Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

May in Cedar Falls is mild and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Ice House Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

June in Cedar Falls is hot and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Ice House Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

If you visit Cedar Falls during July, you may find that it is hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (high 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Ice House Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

August is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Ice House Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

If you vacation in Cedar Falls during September, you will probably see that it is a perfect temperature. Temperatures tend to hover around the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Ice House Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

October in Cedar Falls can be chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Ice House Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November in Cedar Falls is cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Ice House Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December in Cedar Falls can be extremely cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 10s F (10+ below zero C), with a few days below 0 F (10+ below zero C). It tends to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Ice House Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States of America

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Cedar Falls.

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