Weather for Des Moines in October is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +64°F during the day, and approximately 9 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 11 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in October around 81 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+12°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
81 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Des Moines has good weather in October.
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Average temperature in Des Moines in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Des Moines for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in October is +64°F with a maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +27°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 86% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +91°F to +36°F.
Is Des Moines warm or cold in October?
Des Moines is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +77°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +57°F to +45°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Des Moines:
Climate in Des Moines in October
Des Moines weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+77°F
+64°F
+50°F
Min. temperature
+30°F
+12°F
-4°F
Max. temperature
+100°F
+91°F
+79°F
Rainfall
96 mm
81 mm
50 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
69%
67%
70%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
10
9
6
Cloudy days
8
10
14
Rainy days
11
11
7
Snowy days
0
1
4
October weather is still as good as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +77°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +64°F.As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 96 mm to 81 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 69% to 67%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 10 sunny days in September to 9 in October.
Next month (November) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Des Moines in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 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 increasing during October, going from 4 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Des Moines based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 101 mm, with a 42% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 49 mm, which is moderate rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October 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 October in Des Moines based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in October is about 0 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last October in Des Moines?
This is the weather in Des Moines in October 2024:
1 October
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+92°F
2 October
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+89°F
3 October
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+84°F
4 October
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+79°F
5 October
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+72°F
6 October
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+65°F
7 October
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+61°F
8 October
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+71°F
9 October
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+62°F
10 October
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+66°F
11 October
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+63°F
12 October
🌧️
+68°F
13 October
🌧️
+66°F
14 October
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+54°F
15 October
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+53°F
16 October
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+63°F
17 October
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+69°F
18 October
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+69°F
19 October
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+64°F
20 October
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+73°F
21 October
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+69°F
22 October
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+64°F
23 October
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+80°F
24 October
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+74°F
25 October
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+70°F
26 October
🌫️
+68°F
27 October
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+66°F
28 October
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+36°F
29 October
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+37°F
30 October
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+40°F
31 October
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+36°F
In October 2024 Des Moines had 15 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +36°F. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Des Moines climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Des Moines in October 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 October:
Is October a good time to visit Des Moines?
October 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 October?
October 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 October?
Des Moines is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Des Moines in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Des Moines in October, 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.
