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

What kind of temperatures can you expect in West Des Moines during May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During May, West Des Moines usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 22°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 11°C.

Precipitation

West Des Moines in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 280 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 60% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 280 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

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

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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