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5 things to see and do in Des Moines, Iowa from bus life travels
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Weather · May
Des Moines weather in May
Average highs of 72°F, lows of 52°F and 5.2 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
May is Des Moines’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 72°F and lows of 52°F. That is 10° warmer than April, and 12° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 72°F
- Average low
- 52°F
- Precipitation
- 5.2 in
- Wet days
- 13
- Sunrise · sunset
- 5:55 AM · 8:26 PM
May across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in May
- 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 13 days this month.
May is good for
Around Des Moines
See Des Moines
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THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
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Questions
How hot does it get in Des Moines in May?
Average highs are 72°F and average lows 52°F, for a daily mean of 62°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Des Moines in May?
May averages 5.2 in of precipitation over about 13 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Des Moines in May?
Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:55 AM and sets about 8:26 PM, for roughly 14.5 hours of daylight.
Is May a good time to visit Des Moines?
Yes. May is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Des Moines Intl Ap station (3.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.