Weather in May 2025

Des Moines weather in May 2025

The temperatures in Des Moines in May are comfortable with low of 12°C and and high up to 21°C.

You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of May 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.

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Des Moines in May 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.

Temperatures
Temperatures
21° / 12°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
9
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
0
Dry Days
Dry Days
22
Rainfall
Rainfall
218
mm
8.6
Sun Hours
8.6
Hrs

Des Moines annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January -2° / -9° 3 16 12 44 mm
Awful
February -1° / -8° 2 15 11 54 mm
Awful
March 9° / 1° 7 18 6 103 mm
Awful
April 15° / 6° 8 20 2 137 mm
Bad
May 21° / 12° 9 22 0 218 mm
Ok
June 27° / 17° 9 21 0 208 mm
Good
July 28° / 18° 7 24 0 126 mm
Good
August 28° / 17° 7 24 0 157 mm
Good
September 25° / 13° 6 24 0 128 mm
Perfect
October 17° / 7° 5 25 1 97 mm
Good
November 9° / 1° 4 23 3 71 mm
Bad
December 2° / -5° 3 19 8 56 mm
Awful
Temperatures in Des Moines in May
Rain in Des Moines in May

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Weather in Des Moines in May - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Des Moines in May?
The average temperature in Des Moines in May is 12/21° C.
What is the chance of rain in Des Moines in May?
On average, there are 9 rainy days in Des Moines during May.
Weather wise, is May a good time to visit Des Moines?
The weather in Des Moines in May is ok.
Can it snow in Des Moines in May?
On average, there are 0 snowy days in Des Moines in May.
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