Iowa weather in May
Planning a journey to Iowa this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Iowa in May?
Iowa is a region in the United States of America. May in Iowa generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Mason City at 21°C to warm in Keokuk at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Keokuk and 8°C in Mason City.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dyersville with an average of 97 mm to high rainfall in Osceola with 148 mm. The city Des Moines usually sees around 280 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Iowa in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Iowa climate page.
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Average weather in Des Moines
In May Des Moines generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in West Des Moines
In May West Des Moines generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Ames
In May Ames generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Urbandale
In May Urbandale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Ankeny
In May Ankeny generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Iowa, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit Iowa?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Des Moines, May might be a good time to visit Iowa.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly perfect weather in Des Moines. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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