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Exploring Carbondale

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

• Lake Shawnee
• Washburn University
• Kansas Expocentre
• Kansas State Capitol
• Topeka Performing Arts Center
• Topeka Zoological Park
• Clinton Lake

When arranging your Carbondale getaway, you can also use ebookers to look for a convenient flight to Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field) 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 Carbondale?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to travel to Carbondale, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Carbondale are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are May and August, 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 13°C and at night it is -5°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 146 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 29°C during the day and 7°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 372 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 32°C and the night-time average is 16°C. Average precipitation for this season is 287 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 20°C and -2°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 177 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Carbondale is 981 mm.