Weather for Des Moines in April is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +63°F during the day, and approximately 5 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 14 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in April around 106 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
April is usually the driest month of the year in Des Moines
Average weather
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+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+9°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
106 mm
Total precipitation
62%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Des Moines has good weather in April.
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Average temperature in Des Moines in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Des Moines for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in April is +64°F with a maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +25°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +52°F to +55°F.
Is Des Moines warm or cold in April?
Des Moines is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +50°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +30°F to +41°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Des Moines:
Climate in Des Moines in April
Des Moines weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+50°F
+63°F
+73°F
Min. temperature
-11°F
+9°F
+30°F
Max. temperature
+86°F
+90°F
+97°F
Rainfall
57 mm
106 mm
150 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
67%
62%
65%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
5
5
5
Cloudy days
12
9
8
Rainy days
9
14
17
Snowy days
5
2
0
April often has better weather than March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +50°F to +63°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 57 mm to 106 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 67% to 62%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 4 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.
Next month (May) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Des Moines in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Des Moines is gradually decreasing during April, going from 9 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Des Moines based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 92 mm, with a 33% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 31 mm, which is moderate rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Des Moines wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 150 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 9 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during April in Des Moines based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in April is about 1 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last April in Des Moines?
This is the weather in Des Moines in April 2024:
1 April
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+51°F
2 April
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+72°F
3 April
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+66°F
4 April
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+74°F
5 April
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+63°F
6 April
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+55°F
7 April
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+66°F
8 April
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+69°F
9 April
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+71°F
10 April
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+72°F
11 April
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+79°F
12 April
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+83°F
13 April
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+82°F
14 April
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+82°F
15 April
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+78°F
16 April
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+41°F
17 April
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+60°F
18 April
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+64°F
19 April
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+75°F
20 April
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+73°F
21 April
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+48°F
22 April
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+41°F
23 April
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+50°F
24 April
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+62°F
25 April
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+60°F
26 April
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+62°F
27 April
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+71°F
28 April
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+71°F
29 April
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+57°F
30 April
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+56°F
In April 2024 Des Moines had 13 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 57%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 14%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 20 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Des Moines climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Des Moines in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1993 (+57°F) and the highest in 2012 (+67°F). The driest year was 1988 with only 568 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1423 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Des Moines in April:
Is April a good time to visit Des Moines?
April is a really good time to go to Des Moines. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Des Moines.
Can you sunbathe in Des Moines in April?
April has mild temperatures in Des Moines. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Des Moines rainy in April?
Des Moines is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Des Moines in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Des Moines in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Des Moines, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
