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The temperatures in Des Moines in April are quite cold with temperatures between 6°C and 15°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of April in Des Moines. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.
Please note that Des Moines can expect a few days of snow in April.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Des Moines in April 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Des Moines in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Des Moines before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2° / -9° | 3 | 16 | 12 | 44 mm | Awful | Des Moines in January |
| February | -1° / -8° | 2 | 15 | 11 | 54 mm | Awful | Des Moines in February |
| March | 9° / 1° | 7 | 18 | 6 | 103 mm | Awful | Des Moines in March |
| April | 15° / 6° | 8 | 20 | 2 | 137 mm | Bad | Des Moines in April |
| May | 21° / 12° | 9 | 22 | 0 | 218 mm | Ok | Des Moines in May |
| June | 27° / 17° | 9 | 21 | 0 | 208 mm | Good | Des Moines in June |
| July | 28° / 18° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 126 mm | Good | Des Moines in July |
| August | 28° / 17° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 157 mm | Good | Des Moines in August |
| September | 25° / 13° | 6 | 24 | 0 | 128 mm | Perfect | Des Moines in September |
| October | 17° / 7° | 5 | 25 | 1 | 97 mm | Good | Des Moines in October |
| November | 9° / 1° | 4 | 23 | 3 | 71 mm | Bad | Des Moines in November |
| December | 2° / -5° | 3 | 19 | 8 | 56 mm | Awful | Des Moines in December |