Des Moines weather in April (Iowa, United States of America)

What does the weather outlook for Des Moines look like in April? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of April in Des Moines typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 17°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 5°C.

Precipitation

Des Moines in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 225 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Des Moines climate page with graphs.

 

Des Moines, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 107 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 61%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 225 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 56%  

Where to go in the United States of America in April

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Des Moines, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Des Moines.

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