Temperatures in May
It's pleasantly warm in May in Des Moines with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 12°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Des Moines in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Des Moines with mild temperatures, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights close to 10°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 21°C, with nights close to 12°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Des Moines will be around 21°C, with nights close to 12°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 38 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 22% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Des Moines. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Des Moines in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
20°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
22°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
17°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
38 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Des Moines?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Des Moines. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Des Moines in May
With 32°C, Des Moines hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 4°C to a high of 18°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Des Moines
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Des Moines, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Des Moines
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Des Moines, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 7 days of rain in Des Moines.
Daily UV Index in May in Des Moines
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Des Moines, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Des Moines Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Des Moines, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Des Moines Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Des Moines, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Des Moines
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Average Weather in Des Moines by Month
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