Best time to visit Des Moines

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When is the best time to visit Des Moines?

The best time to visit Des Moines is May, June and September based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • -2°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Des Moines-2
    Jan
  • 1°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Des Moines1
    Feb
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Des Moines8
    Mar
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Des Moines17
    Apr
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Des Moines23
    May
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Des Moines28
    Jun
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Des Moines30
    Jul
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Des Moines29
    Aug
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Des Moines24
    Sep
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Des Moines18
    Oct
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Des Moines9
    Nov
  • 0°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Des Moines0
    Dec

Which is the hottest month in Des Moines?

The hottest time of year in Des Moines is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 30°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Des Moines?

In terms of rainfall, June is usually the wettest month in Des Moines with 115mm on average. There are normally 10 days in June with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Des Moines?

The sunniest time of year in Des Moines is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 73% of daylight hours; that's 11 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Iowa (Des Moines) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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