Best Time to Visit Des Moines: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Des Moines: September, August, July, June.
- Best months for Des Moines: September, August, July, June.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: May, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: May, April, June.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 4.2).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C | -9°C | 30 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.2 |
| February | 2°C | -7°C | 40 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.4 |
| March | 10°C | -1°C | 66 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.7 |
| April | 17°C | 5°C | 107 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.7 |
| May | 23°C | 12°C | 136 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.0 |
| June | 28°C | 17°C | 124 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 30°C | 19°C | 93 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.6 |
| August | 29°C | 18°C | 93 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 25°C | 13°C | 91 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| October | 18°C | 7°C | 70 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.4 |
| November | 10°C | 0°C | 53 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.0 |
| December | 2°C | -6°C | 41 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Des Moines?
The best months are September, August, July, June.
When is the rainy season in Des Moines?
The wettest months are May, April, June.