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

How does the weather in West Des Moines usually fare in October? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

October in West Des Moines generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 18°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 6°C.

Precipitation

West Des Moines in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 9 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 212 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit West Des Moines.

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 October

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 212 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 October

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

10/10

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