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Iowa Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Iowa, the United States of America in April.

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Planning a journey to Iowa, the United States of America this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Iowa in April

Iowa, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. April in Iowa generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C (57°F) in Mason City to 18°C (64°F) in Keokuk. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Keokuk and 2°C (36°F) in Mason City.

For specific regional insights in Iowa, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sioux City with an average of 81 mm (3.2 in) to high rainfall in Cedar Falls with 127 mm (5 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this April. For example, West Des Moines gets approximately 225 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Iowa by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Iowa — and find the best time to visit. (based on West Des Moines)

January-1°C (30°F) February0°C (32°F) March10°C (50°F) April17°C (63°F) May22°C (72°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August29°C (84°F) September25°C (77°F) October18°C (64°F) November10°C (50°F) December2°C (36°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Iowa in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Iowa.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Iowa

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Iowa, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Iowa (April)

Precipitation variation in Iowa (April)

West Des Moines

In April West Des Moines generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
225 hours
280 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in West Des Moines →

Ames

In April Ames generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
16°C (61°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
3°C (37°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
225 hours
280 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Ames →

Urbandale

In April Urbandale generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
225 hours
280 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Urbandale →

Ankeny

In April Ankeny generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
225 hours
280 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Ankeny →

Clive

In April Clive generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
225 hours
280 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Clive →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Iowa in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
West Des Moines 17°C (63°F) 4°C (39°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Ames 16°C (61°F) 3°C (37°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Urbandale 17°C (63°F) 4°C (39°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Ankeny 17°C (63°F) 4°C (39°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Clive 17°C (63°F) 4°C (39°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Cedar Falls 15°C (59°F) 3°C (37°F) 127 mm (5 in)

Iowa weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Iowa, the United States of America in April?

In April, Iowa, the United States of America generally has tolerable weather conditions. West Des Moines sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 4°C (39°F).

What is the average temperature in Iowa, the United States of America in April?

Average temperatures in Iowa, the United States of America during April range from a nighttime low near 4°C (39°F) to a daytime high around 17°C (63°F) in West Des Moines.

Does Iowa, the United States of America get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. West Des Moines averages just 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Iowa, the United States of America.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Iowa, the United States of America?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in West Des Moines, April might be a good time to visit Iowa, the United States of America. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Iowa, the United States of America is in September with generally perfect weather in West Des Moines. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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