When is the best time to go to Des Moines?

When is the best time to go to Des Moines? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Des Moines are May, June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are May, June and August


Annual weather in Des Moines

For full information about the climate and weather in Des Moines a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 20°F/31°F
1.1in
February 20°F/32°F
1.5in
March 36°F/49°F
2.8in
April 45°F/61°F
3.9in
May 56°F/70°F
6.3in
June 67°F/81°F
6.2in
July 68°F/85°F
3.9in
August 65°F/83°F
5in
September 59°F/77°F
3.7in
October 47°F/63°F
2.5in
November 36°F/50°F
1.6in
December 25°F/36°F
1.5in


Weather and climate in Des Moines

Des Moines enjoys a hot-summer humid continental climate (without dry season) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Des Moines is 59°F (ranging from 31°F in january to 85°F in july). Annual rainfall is 39.7in, with a minimum of 1.1in in january and a maximum of 6.3in in may.
  • Between january and march the climate is very bad. The record temperature this month is 77°F and it rains about 2.8in each month.
  • In april the climate is correct. At lunchtime, it's 58°F in average and it rains in april about 3.9in.
  • Between may and september the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 76°F in average.
  • In october the climate is not good, but still OK. The record temperature this month is 90°F.
  • From november to december the climate is the worst possible. By early evening, the temperature averages 31°F and it rains about 6% of the time in december.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Des Moines

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Des Moines: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Des Moines

Find out when Des Moines has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Des Moines

  • Very low season in Des Moines
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, March, November and December.
  • Low season in Des Moines
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: February, April and October.
  • High season in Des Moines
    The number of visitors to Des Moines is high in: May, July and September.
  • Peak season in Des Moines
    The largest number of tourists visiting Des Moines is during: June and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Des Moines month by month



Best time for low prices in Des Moines

Average prices of hotels in Des Moines month by month

Generally, December is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Des Moines. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Des Moines

On average, it costs $ 99 per day to hire a car in Des Moines. This price varies by $ 16 depending on the month. In september, hiring a car costs an average of $ 93 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 108.

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