Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
West Des Moines, Iowa, United States in April
Weather score36Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 87mm, so some wet days are possible.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
87mm
Sun
7.4h
Weather score
36
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 87mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare West Des Moines, Iowa, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April17°C average high
April is close to West Des Moines' yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
April87mm average rain
April is wetter than West Des Moines' yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
April7.4 hours average sun
April sits close to West Des Moines' yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
April36 weather score
April is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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