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Exploring Franklin

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

• Historic Nauvoo
• Joseph Smith Historic Site
• Nauvoo State Park
• Iowa State Penitentiary
• North Lee County Historical Society
• Rheinberger House Museum
• Old Fort Madison

When making plans for your trip to Franklin, you can also use ebookers to search for a convenient flight to Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or departure time to identify one that works best for you.

When is the Best Time to Explore Franklin?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to travel to Franklin, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when planning your trip. The warmest months in Franklin are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are June and May, whereas January and December 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 10°C and at night it is -8°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 199 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 27°C during the day and 6°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 447 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 295 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 18°C and -3°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 223 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in Franklin is 1164 mm.