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

How is September weather typically in Des Moines? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Des Moines during September, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During September, you’ll experience the summer season. Anticipate daytime highs near 22°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 11°C.

Precipitation

Des Moines in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 220 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Des Moines.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, September 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.

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Des Moines, monthly averages in September

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 55 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 m/s *  
SunshineSunshine 220 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 59% *  
Data from: Seattle, the United States of America (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in September

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?

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
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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