Monthly weather scores combine temperatures, sunshine, rain, and comfort signals to highlight when Des Moinesis at its most inviting, and when the weather is least cooperative.
Back to weather detailsOverall score 50.7%
Overall score 22.3%
A simple average of the Heat Seeker, Mild Moderate, and Sun And Dry scores.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. September
Score 50.7%
2. August
Score 45.0%
3. May
Score 44.7%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. March
Score 22.3%
2. January
Score 25.3%
3. April
Score 26.0%
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. August
Score 60.0%
2. July
Score 58.0%
3. September
Score 57.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. January
Score 18.0%
2. February
Score 19.0%
3. March
Score 20.0%
Mild Moderate Score is designed for those who prefer comfortable, temperate weather conditions. It favors moderate temperatures and balanced weather patterns.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. May
Score 70.0%
2. October
Score 53.0%
3. September
Score 37.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. March
Score 14.0%
2. June
Score 16.0%
3. January
Score 18.0%
Sun And Dry Score maximizes sun exposure and minimizes all forms of precipitation. Temperature is secondary, preferring mild-to-warm conditions.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. September
Score 58.0%
2. August
Score 55.0%
3. July
Score 54.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. March
Score 33.0%
2. April
Score 34.0%
3. January
Score 40.0%