Des Moines Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Des Moines, United States has mild weather year-round. The best time to visit is September (score: 87/100). Annual average high: 15.2°C, total rainfall: 886mm.
When is the best time to visit Des Moines?
87
September is the best month to visit Des Moines with a travel score of 87/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 24.4°C, 7 rain days, and 10.2 hours of daily sunshine.
View September weather details →Travel Score by Month
43
Jan
49
Feb
59
Mar
68
Apr
74
May
81
Jun
85
Jul
85
Aug
87
Sep
72
Oct
61
Nov
47
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Des Moines each month?
15.2°C
Avg High
5.9°C
Avg Low
886mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Des Moines get?
Des Moines receives 886mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically May with 128mm, while January is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Des Moines?
January
43
-1°C
Low: -10°C
6 rain days
Mixed
February
49
1°C
Low: -8°C
6 rain days
Mixed
March
59
9°C
Low: -1°C
8 rain days
Mixed
April
68
16°C
Low: 5°C
10 rain days
Good
May
74
22°C
Low: 12°C
13 rain days
Good
June
81
27°C
Low: 18°C
11 rain days
Excellent
July
85
29°C
Low: 20°C
8 rain days
Excellent
August
85
28°C
Low: 19°C
9 rain days
Excellent
September
Best time to visit87
24°C
Low: 15°C
7 rain days
Excellent
October
72
17°C
Low: 8°C
8 rain days
Good
November
61
9°C
Low: 1°C
6 rain days
Good
December
47
2°C
Low: -6°C
6 rain days
Mixed
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