WinterOff season ~28°F highs

Things to do in Waterloo in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Waterloo, with average highs around 28°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a January weekend Where else in January

Best picks for January

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in January.

1Indoor escape

Bily Clocks Museum

museum in Spillville, Iowa

2Indoor escape

Ice House

museum

Matugani

former roller coaster at Liseberg

Holidays in January 2027

New Year's Day · Fri, Jan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day · Mon, Jan 18

Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.

Waterloo in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Waterloo?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Waterloo, with average highs around 28°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Waterloo in January?

Average daytime highs are around 28°F, compared with 82°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.

What are the best things to do in Waterloo in January?

Top picks for January: Bily Clocks Museum, Ice House, Matugani, Effigy Mounds National Monument, Lost Island Theme Park.