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

What does the weather outlook for Des Moines look like in March? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In March, Des Moines usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 10°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -1°C.

Precipitation

Des Moines in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 9 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 208 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Des Moines. 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 March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 54 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 62%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 208 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56%  

Where to go in the United States of America in March

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

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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