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.

Best time to visit Des Moines

Q: When is the best time to visit Des Moines?

The best time to visit Des Moines is June based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Des Moines?

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

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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Aug
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Max Day Temperature (°F)

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Jan
34
Feb
46
Mar
63
Apr
73
May
82
Jun
86
Jul
84
Aug
75
Sep
64
Oct
48
Nov
32
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Feb
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Mar
8
Apr
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May
10
Jun
11
Jul
10
Aug
8
Sep
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Oct
5
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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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