Des Moines Weather in April

What's the weather like in Des Moines (Iowa) in April 2024?

The climate in Des Moines during April can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

April is in the spring in Des Moines and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

Des Moines weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.7°C 62°F
Nightly temperature 4.2°C 39.5°F
Average temperature 10.4°C 50.7°F
Daily sunshine 8 hrs
Avg rainfall 87 mm 3.4 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 10.6°C 51°F
Humidity 63%
Windspeed 21.2kph 13 mph

On average April is the 6th wettest month of the year in Des Moines with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

April temperatures in Des Moines

Des Moines average temperature in April

April rainfall

Des Moines average rain in April

April hourly sunshine

Des Moines average rain in April

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Des Moines in April 2024.

Other monthly averages

Best places to visit in April

UV index Best time to go?

Des Moines weather stats

Des Moines weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.1°C 86.2°F
Driest month: January 24mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: July 11.6hrs
Coldest month: January -2.3°C 27.9°F
Wettest month: June 115mm 4.5ins
Map showing location of Des Moines (41.60054, -93.60911) Des Moines map pin © Google

Locations nearby

Top United States locations