April in Des Moines, IA: shoulder season for golf — playable with smart tee time selection. Best tee times: late morning to early afternoon after dew burns off.
| Average April Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 60°F |
| Avg daily low | 41°F |
| Rainy days | 13 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 15.5 mph |
Based on 10 years of climate data (2015–2024), April in Des Moines, IA averages 60°F highs and 41°F lows. Expect about 13 days with measurable precipitation and peak winds averaging 15.5 mph. Our playability scoring treats wind under 8 mph as ideal, temperatures of 60–80°F as optimal, and rain probability below 20% as a green light — use these averages to gauge how often April hits those thresholds.
For Des Moines in April, plan to late morning to early afternoon after dew burns off. Wind typically rises through the afternoon as thermal mixing builds, so earlier rounds tend to score higher on our playability scale.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Des Moines, IA for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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