Des Moines weather
At 6:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 15°C (60°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (1.2 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Oct. Des Moines sits 265 m (869 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Des Moines, Iowa, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 82%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (1.2 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Nov–Mar
About Des Moines weather
Is it raining in Des Moines right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 15° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (1.2 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Des Moines this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 12–21° and lows of 8–15°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Des Moines lately?
In the past 7 days, Des Moines had 1 rainy day and 8.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Des Moines?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Des Moines weather by month
When is the best time to visit Des Moines?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Des Moines is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -1°C (30°F) in January to 31°C (87°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Des Moines?
June is the wettest month, with about 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 23 mm (0.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Des Moines?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -1°C (30°F) and lows of -10°C (14°F).
Does Des Moines have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 130 mm (5.1 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months