West Des Moines weather in April (Iowa, United States of America)

What kind of weather does April bring to West Des Moines? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The typical weather for April in West Des Moines includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 17°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 4°C.

Precipitation

West Des Moines in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 11 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 225 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.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm September typically offers 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 West Des Moines climate page with graphs.

 

West Des Moines, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 225 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

* Data from: Des Moines, the United States of America (9 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in April

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 West 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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