In October, Des Moines typically sees daytime highs of 18.6°C and overnight lows around 5.4°C. Compared to the annual average high of 15.7°C, October runs +2.9°C.
October in Des Moines averages a daytime high of 18.6°C and an overnight low of 5.4°C.
October runs +2.9°C compared to Des Moines's annual average high of 15.7°C, ranking #6 of 12 months by warmth.
Plan for daytime highs near 18.6°C and cooler evenings around 5.4°C.