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Weather · October
Des Moines weather in October
Average highs of 63°F, lows of 43°F and 2.8 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
October is Des Moines’s 6th warmest month, with average highs of 63°F and lows of 43°F. That is 14° cooler than September, and 3° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 63°F
- Average low
- 43°F
- Precipitation
- 2.8 in
- Wet days
- 9
- Snow
- 0.50 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:25 AM · 6:34 PM
October across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in October
- Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
October is good for
What’s on in Des Moines in October
See all upcoming events and school days off.
Around Des Moines
See Des Moines
A look around town before you go.
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Questions
How hot does it get in Des Moines in October?
Average highs are 63°F and average lows 43°F, for a daily mean of 53°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Des Moines in October?
October averages 2.8 in of precipitation over about 9 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 7th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Des Moines in October?
Yes, about 0.50 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Des Moines in October?
Around mid-October the sun rises about 7:25 AM and sets about 6:34 PM, for roughly 11.1 hours of daylight.
Is October a good time to visit Des Moines?
The mildest months for visiting are May, August, September. October is mild, with Halloween events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Des Moines Intl Ap station (3.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for October 15 at the city’s coordinates.