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

Looking to travel to Des Moines in April? This guide provides all the details you need.

In April, Des Moines generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 5°C.

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.

With around 225 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 107 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 61%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 225 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Des Moines in April?

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 in April.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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