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Weather · April
Des Moines weather in April
Average highs of 62°F, lows of 41°F and 4.0 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
April is Des Moines’s 7th warmest month, with average highs of 62°F and lows of 41°F. That is 13° warmer than March, and 2° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 62°F
- Average low
- 41°F
- Precipitation
- 4.0 in
- Wet days
- 12
- Snow
- 1.2 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 6:34 AM · 7:53 PM
April across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in April
- Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
- Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 12 days this month.
April is good for
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Questions
How hot does it get in Des Moines in April?
Average highs are 62°F and average lows 41°F, for a daily mean of 51°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Des Moines in April?
April averages 4.0 in of precipitation over about 12 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Des Moines in April?
Yes, about 1.2 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Des Moines in April?
Around mid-April the sun rises about 6:34 AM and sets about 7:53 PM, for roughly 13.3 hours of daylight.
Is April a good time to visit Des Moines?
The mildest months for visiting are May, August, September. April is mild.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Des Moines Intl Ap station (3.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for April 15 at the city’s coordinates.