Late June through August for warmth and festivals; May or September for fewer crowds and comfortable temperatures. Summer offers highs around 80 F, abundant outdoor events, and access to the city's lakes. Shoulder months (May, September) have pleasant temps (60s-70s F) with smaller crowds and lower hotel rates
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 8 | cold & mostly dry |
| Feb | 28 | 10 | cold & mostly dry |
| Mar | 43 | 25 | crisp & changeable |
| Apr | 56 | 36 | cool & changeable |
| May | 69 | 50 | mild & changeable |
| Jun | 79 | 61 | warm & changeable |
| Jul | 84 | 65 | warm & changeable |
| Aug | 81 | 63 | warm & changeable |
| Sep | 74 | 57 | warm & changeable |
| Oct | 58 | 43 | cool & changeable |
| Nov | 43 | 30 | crisp & mostly dry |
| Dec | 29 | 15 | cold & mostly dry |