Des Moines weather in August (Washington State, United States of America)

How's the weather trend in Des Moines as August approaches? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Des Moines during August to be perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. Expect temperatures to climb to 25°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 14°C.

Precipitation

Des Moines in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 5 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 280 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 favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Des Moines. June, July, August and September typically offer 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 August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 16%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 280 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 64% *  

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

Where to go in the United States of America in August

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?

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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