When is the best time to go to Des Moines
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Des Moines, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Des Moines
Des Moines weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Des Moines are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 24mm | 5.7hrs | 10.6hrs |
January in Des Moines is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Des Moines for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Des Moines and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -12°C (10°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Des Moines with around 24mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Des Moines weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 28mm | 6.4hrs | 11.6hrs |
February in Des Moines is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Des Moines.
February is in the winter in Des Moines and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -10°C (15°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Des Moines with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Des Moines weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 58mm | 7.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Des Moines is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Des Moines for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Des Moines and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Des Moines with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 87mm | 8hrs | 14.3hrs |
Des Moines's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Des Moines.
April is in the spring in Des Moines and is typically the 4th 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.
On average April is the 4th driest 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.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 98mm | 9.5hrs | 15.5hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Des Moines and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Des Moines, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Des Moines and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Des Moines with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 115mm | 11.1hrs | 10.6hrs |
June in Des Moines is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Des Moines, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Des Moines and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Des Moines with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 100mm | 11.6hrs | 11.6hrs |
July in Des Moines is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Des Moines for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Des Moines and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Des Moines with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 105mm | 10.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Des Moines is characteristically warm, humid and damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Des Moines, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Des Moines and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Des Moines with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Des Moines weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 91mm | 8.6hrs | 14.3hrs |
Des Moines's weather in September is typically warm and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Des Moines, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Des Moines and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Des Moines with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Des Moines weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 66mm | 7.4hrs | 15.5hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Des Moines and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Des Moines.
October is in the fall / autumn in Des Moines and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Des Moines with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Des Moines weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 46mm | 5.1hrs | 10.6hrs |
Des Moines's weather in November is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Des Moines for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Des Moines and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Des Moines with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Des Moines weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0°C | 33mm | 4.7hrs | 11.6hrs |
December in Des Moines is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Des Moines for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Des Moines and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (33°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Des Moines with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Des Moines weather stats
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | August | 20°C 68°F |
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