Des Moines in april: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Des Moines in april 2025
The weather in Des Moines in april comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout april
tolerable weather 27.1cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
21%
19%
9%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
24%
22%
12%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
26%
20%
10%
Weather at 3am
45°F
36%
21%
13%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Des Moines in april
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Des Moines in april.
The climate of Des Moines in april is tolerable
In april in Des Moines, the climate is wet (with 3.9in of rainfall over 6 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in march there is an average of 2.8in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is quite cool in that locality this month, but it is tolerable when dressing hot. Temperatures are up to 61°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of april in Des Moines is 52°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Des Moines in the month of april with a maximum record of 86°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 14°F in 2018. You can expect to have about 10 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 33% of time.
On this month of april, day length in Des Moines is generally 13:21. The sun rises at 05:34 and sunset is at 18:55.
With a correct weather, this month is okay (but not good) to go in this locality.
Des Moines: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in may to Des Moines. more information
April: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in april, there are destinations with better weather than Des Moines:
In april, California, Phoenix (Arizona), Big Bend National Park (Texas) , Carolina Beach, Edisto Beach and Gulf Shores (Alabama) have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Louisiana, Washington D. C., Atlanta, Dallas, Hawaii (Honolulu) and Las Vegas have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Des Moines in april
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of april.
| April | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 86°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 14°F (2018) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 10 day(s) (33%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 23km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 27.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.1km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 45% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:34 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:55 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:21 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in april | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last april?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Des Moines in april 2024:
43°F to 45°F
38°F to 52°F
36°F to 49°F
36°F to 43°F
34°F to 52°F
36°F to 56°F
45°F to 61°F
49°F to 63°F
40°F to 61°F
47°F to 67°F
50°F to 61°F
43°F to 61°F
45°F to 74°F
58°F to 77°F
54°F to 77°F
59°F to 70°F
50°F to 59°F
45°F to 50°F
40°F to 58°F
36°F to 50°F
36°F to 58°F
40°F to 63°F
50°F to 65°F
41°F to 58°F
47°F to 63°F
54°F to 65°F
56°F to 70°F
59°F to 67°F
49°F to 61°F
45°F to 76°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in april
Cities near Des Moines:
| Kansas City in april | tolerable weather |
| Sioux Falls in april | very bad weather |
| Illinois in april | tolerable weather |
| Minneapolis (Minnesota) in april | very bad weather |
| Missouri in april | tolerable weather |
| St. Louis (Missouri) in april | good weather |
| Wisconsin in april | very bad weather |
| Chicago in april | bad weather |
| Kansas in april | tolerable weather |
| Indianapolis in april | tolerable weather |
| Arkansas in april | good weather |
| Oklahoma in april | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in april.
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Weather data for Des Moines in april:
Weather data for Des Moines for april are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Des Moines. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Des Moines can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Des Moines.