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Exploring Des Moines

The city of Des Moines has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Des Moines include:

• Capulin Volcano National Monument
• Folsom Falls

When is the Best Time to Explore Des Moines?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to travel to Des Moines, you might find this info about seasonal weather useful when you are planning your trip. The warmest months in Des Moines are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and December. The months with the most rain are July and August, whereas November and February have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 15°C and at night it is -3°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 55 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 30°C during the day and 6°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 151 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 32°C and the night-time average is 15°C. Average precipitation for this season is 179 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 20°C and -2°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 62 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Des Moines is 448 mm.