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.