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

What is the weather forecast for Des Moines in October? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Des Moines includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 16°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Des Moines in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 143 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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Des Moines, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 105 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 m/s *  
SunshineSunshine 143 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 42% *  
Data from: Seattle, the United States of America (5 KM, 3 Miles).

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.

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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