Des Moines Weather in April

April in Des Moines brings moderate temperatures around 15°C (59°F) during the day, dropping to 5°C (41°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 78 mm (3.1 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Des Moines in April

Historically, April sees about 17 days of rain, with a monthly average of 78 mm (3.1 in). This is a month with many wet days but modest rainfall totals, so showers are generally light and easy to manage.

Temperature in Des Moines in April

Daytime temperatures in Des Moines reach 15°C (59°F) in April, dropping to 5°C (41°F) at night. Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. Nights drop to 5°C (41°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Des Moines in April

Enjoy a sunny month with about 208 hours of sunshine, making it one of the brighter months of the year despite the cool conditions.

Wind Speed in Des Moines in April

In April, average wind speeds reach 4 m/s (8 knots), leading to light to moderate breezes. Conditions vary from day to day, with both calm and windier periods.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances for Des Moines.

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Des Moines Temperature in April

Min Temperature 5°C (41°F)  

Max Temperature 15°C (59°F)  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 78 mm (3.1 in)  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 4 m/s (8 knots) *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

* Data from: Seattle, the United States of America (5 KM, 3 Miles).

What to Wear in Des Moines in April

The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in April, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Des Moines in April

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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• January
• February
• March
• April

• May
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• August

• September
• October
• November
• December

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United States of America, check out our Des Moines's climate page.

More climate data for Des Moines

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