Find 212 hotels in Ames

Finding Ames Hotels

Ames is a good place to check out, but if accommodation is hard to come by and you're looking for more choices, these towns close by may have more of what you like.

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Exploring Ames

The city of Ames has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Ames include:

• Beekman 1802 Mercantile
• Cobleskill Fairgrounds
• Glimmerglass State Park
• Howe Caverns
• Glimmerglass Festival
• Otsego Lake
• Dutchtown Plaza

When is the Best Time to Explore Ames?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to travel to Ames, you may find this information about seasonal weather useful when you are planning your trip. The warmest months in Ames are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are June and October, whereas January and November have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 5°C and at night it is -10°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 275 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 24°C during the day and 2°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 371 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 27°C and the night-time average is 12°C. Average precipitation for this season is 342 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 15°C and -5°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 338 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in Ames is 1327 mm.