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

Curious about the climate in Des Moines this October? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In October, Des Moines typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 18°C. At night, they generally drop to 6°C.

Precipitation

Des Moines in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 9 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 212 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Des Moines.

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 October

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 66%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 212 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 61%  

Where to go in the United States of America in October

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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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