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Exploring Carlisle

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

• Blank Park Zoo
• Iowa State Fairgrounds
• Principal Park
• Iowa State Capitol Building
• Science Center of Iowa
• Des Moines Civic Center
• Hy Vee Hall

When making plans for your trip to Carlisle, you can also use ebookers to find a convenient flight into Des Moines International Airport (DSM) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to identify one that works best for you.

When is the Best Time to Explore Carlisle?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to explore Carlisle, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Carlisle are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are May and June, whereas January and February have the least.

Here's a rundown 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 9°C and at night it is -10°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 159 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 27°C during the day and 5°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 467 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 29°C and the night-time average is 14°C. Average precipitation for this season is 315 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 17°C and -5°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 200 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Carlisle is 1140 mm.