Best Time en Visit Des Moines
Beste reistijd Des Moines: mei, augustus, september and oktober. Maand-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Beste reistijd Des Moines
Go in mei, augustus, september and oktober. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, februari and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Klimaat in Des Moines month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | -2° | -10° | 32 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februari | 5° | -5° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maart | 13° | 2° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 17° | 7° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mei | 23° | 12° | 110 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 28° | 18° | 181 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 30° | 20° | 150 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augustus | 28° | 19° | 106 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 26° | 16° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 20° | 10° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 10° | 2° | 52 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 4° | -4° | 40 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Continental. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Des Moines compares met nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Des Moines.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 196 km | 13°C | +1°C warmer | 850 mm |
| Nebraska | 271 km | 13°C | +1°C warmer | 822 mm |
| Kansas City | 288 km | 14°C | +2°C warmer | 1108 mm |
| Kansas | 332 km | 15°C | +3°C warmer | 1022 mm |
| Missouri | 357 km | 15°C | +3°C warmer | 1006 mm |
What en pack, what en skip
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers – the daily swing is 20°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Des Moines is a city in Iowa. Des Moines is known for State fair and river walk. Er wonen ongeveer 215.000.
Op dit moment is het 22°C (71°F) in Des Moines met heldere hemel. Het voelt als 20°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 8°C en 25°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.7/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Des Moines is mei, augustus, september and oktober. Het klimaat is continental. januari, februari and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. juli is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 30°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond -10°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 476 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Mississippi River and Starved Rock State Park.
Kort gezegd. Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 25°C is 4.9°C above the 20°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 11 AM en 2 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.
Weer in Des Moines nu
Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 6:23 PM, okt 5 lokale tijd.
Weekend outlook
⛅ 27° / 15°
Gedeeltelijk bewolkt · 1% rain · wind 26 km/h
☁️ 27° / 15°
Bewolkt · 7% rain · wind 18 km/h
Dingen om te doen in Des Moines
Attracties, parks and landmarks in and around Des Moines.
Quick facts about Des Moines
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Land | Verenigde Staten |
| Continent | Noord-Amerika |
| Coördinaten | 41°35′12.5″N 93°37′30″W (41.5868, -93.625) |
| Bevolking | 215.000 |
| Known for | State fair and river walk |
| Lokale tijd | 6:23 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Beste maanden | mei, augustus, september and oktober |
| Klimaat | Continental |
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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 Noord-Amerika.
What is the weather like in Des Moines nu?
It is currently 22°C (71°F) met heldere hemel. Luchtvochtigheid is 44% and wind is 10 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Des Moines?
mei, augustus, september and oktober offer the most comfortable conditions in Des Moines, which has a continental climate. januari, februari and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Des Moines in?
Des Moines observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The lokale tijd is 6:23 PM.
How many people live in Des Moines?
Des Moines has a population of approximately 215.000.
What is the nearest airport en Des Moines?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 476 km away.
What are the top things en do in Des Moines?
Popular options include Mississippi River and Starved Rock State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weer Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 5, 2026 at 6:23 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
