When is the best time to go to West Des Moines

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit West 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.

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West Des Moines weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit West 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

West Des Moines January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-2°C 24mm 5.7hrs 10.6hrs

Cold and dry weather often prevails in West Des Moines during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to West Des Moines for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in West 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 West Des Moines with around 24mm 0.9 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.

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February

West Des Moines February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 27mm 6.4hrs 11.6hrs

February in West Des Moines is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit West Des Moines.

February is in the winter in West 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 West Des Moines with around 27mm 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.

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March

West Des Moines March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 58mm 7.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in West Des Moines is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to West Des Moines for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in West 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 West 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.

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April

West Des Moines April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 85mm 8hrs 14.3hrs

West 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 pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit West Des Moines.

April is in the spring in West 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 (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in West Des Moines with around 85mm 3.3 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.

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May

West Des Moines May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 95mm 9.5hrs 15.5hrs

May is a a little damp month in West Des Moines and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit West Des Moines, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in West 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 West Des Moines with around 95mm 3.7 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.

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June

West Des Moines June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 115mm 11.1hrs 10.6hrs

June in West Des Moines is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit West Des Moines, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in West 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 West 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.

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July

West Des Moines July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 99mm 11.6hrs 11.6hrs

July in West 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 West Des Moines for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in West 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 West Des Moines with around 99mm 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.

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August

West Des Moines August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 107mm 10.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in West Des Moines is characteristically warm, humid and damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit West Des Moines, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in West 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 West Des Moines with around 107mm 4.2 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.

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September

West Des Moines September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 91mm 8.6hrs 14.3hrs

West Des Moines's weather in September is typically warm and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit West Des Moines, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in West 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 (54°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in West 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.

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October

West Des Moines October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 66mm 7.4hrs 15.5hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in West 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 West Des Moines.

October is in the fall / autumn in West Des Moines and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in West 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.

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November

West Des Moines November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 45mm 5.1hrs 10.6hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in West Des Moines and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to West Des Moines for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in West 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 West Des Moines with around 45mm 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.

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December

West Des Moines December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
0°C 33mm 4.7hrs 11.6hrs

December in West 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 West Des Moines for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in West 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 (15°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in West 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.

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West Des Moines weather stats

West 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 -2.4°C 27.7°F
Wettest month: June 115mm 4.5ins
Warmest sea: August 20°C 68°F
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