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

Thinking of visiting Des Moines in May? Check the weather first! Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of May in Des Moines typically includes high temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 23°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Des Moines in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 280 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Des Moines, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 60%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 280 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 61%  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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