City in Iowa

Best Time und Visit Des Moines

Beste Reisezeit Des Moines: Mai, August, September and Oktober. Mo.at-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.

🌙 17°C now🕔 12:21 AM local📅 Best: Mai, August, September and Oktober👥 215.000

Beste Reisezeit Des Moines

Go in Mai, August, September and Oktober. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: Januar, Februar and Dezember – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

Januar★★☆☆☆
Februar★★★☆☆
März★★★☆☆
April★★★☆☆
Mai★★★★☆
Juni★★★☆☆
Juli★★★★☆
August★★★★☆
September★★★★☆
Oktober★★★★☆
November★★★☆☆
Dezember★★☆☆☆

Klima in Des Moines month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMäAprMaiJunJulAugSepOktNovDezLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonatDurchschnittliches MaximumDurchschnittliches MinimumNiederschlagBewertung
Januar-2°-10°32 mm★★☆☆☆
Februar5°-5°15 mm★★★☆☆
März13°2°74 mm★★★☆☆
April17°7°130 mm★★★☆☆
Mai23°12°110 mm★★★★☆
Juni28°18°181 mm★★★☆☆
Juli30°20°150 mm★★★★☆
August28°19°106 mm★★★★☆
September26°16°71 mm★★★★☆
Oktober20°10°75 mm★★★★☆
November10°2°52 mm★★★☆☆
Dezember4°-4°40 mm★★☆☆☆

Klima type: Kontinental. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

How Des Moines compares mit nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Des Moines.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Omaha196 km13°C+1°C warmer850 mm
Nebraska271 km13°C+1°C warmer822 mm
Kansas City288 km14°C+2°C warmer1108 mm
Kansas332 km15°C+3°C warmer1022 mm
Missouri357 km15°C+3°C warmer1006 mm

What und pack, what und skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • So.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • Layers – the daily swing is 18°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid Januar, Februar and Dezember – historically the least comfortable months here.

Zusammenfassung

Des Moines is a city in Iowa. Des Moines is known for State fair and river walk. Die Einwohnerzahl beträgt etwa 215.000.

Aktuell sind es 17°C (63°F) in Des Moines mit klar. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt 15°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen 8°C und 25°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 0%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 9.7/10 – ausgezeichnet — jetzt los.

Die beste Reisezeit für Des Moines is Mai, August, September and Oktober. Das Klima ist continental. Januar, Februar and Dezember sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. Juli ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um 30°C, während Januar ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um -10°C.

Der nächstgelegene große Flughafen ist O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 476 km away. Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören Mississippi River and Starved Rock State Park.

Kurz gesagt. Today is warmer than average for Oktober. The forecast high of 25°C is 5.1°C above the 20°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 6 PM und 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Des Moines today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Wetter in Des Moines jetzt

🌙
17°C
Klar · gefühlt 15°C
Luftfeuchtigkeit53%
Wind8 km/h S
Böen22 km/h
UV-Index0 · Niedrig
Bewölkung0%
Luftdruck989 hPa
SichtweiteGood · 17 km
Luftqualität52 · Mäßig
Sonnenaufgang7:15 AM
Sonnenuntergang6:49 PM
Mond🌘 Waning crescent · 26%

Quelle: Open-Meteo. Aktualisiert 12:21 AM, Okt 6 Ortszeit.

Weekend outlook

Sa.urday, Okt 10

☁️ 26° / 16°

Bedeckt · 1% rain · wind 28 km/h

So.day, Okt 11

☁️ 26° / 15°

Bedeckt · 7% rain · wind 22 km/h

Aktivitäten in Des Moines

Sehenswürdigkeiten, parks and landmarks in and around Des Moines.

Quick facts about Des Moines

TypCity
StateIowa
LandVereinigte Staaten
KontinentNordamerika
Koordinaten41°35′12.5″N 93°37′30″W (41.5868, -93.625)
Bevölkerung215.000
Known forState fair and river walk
Ortszeit12:21 AM (UTC-05:00)
Beste MonateMai, August, September and Oktober
KlimaKontinental

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Des Moines?

Des Moines is a city in Iowa. Its coordinates are 41.5868, -93.625. It lies in Nordamerika.

What is the weather like in Des Moines jetzt?

It is currently 17°C (63°F) mit klar. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 53% and wind is 8 km/h.

When is the best time und visit Des Moines?

Mai, August, September and Oktober offer the most comfortable conditions in Des Moines, which has a continental climate. Januar, Februar and Dezember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Des Moines in?

Des Moines observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The Ortszeit is 12:21 AM.

How many people live in Des Moines?

Des Moines has a population of approximately 215.000.

What is the nearest airport und Des Moines?

The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 476 km away.

What are the top things und do in Des Moines?

Popular options include Mississippi River and Starved Rock State Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Vorhersage and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Luftqualität and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Klima averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Wetter Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown.

Last updated Oktober 6, 2026 at 12:21 AM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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