March 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 March Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 50°F |
| Avg daily low | 31°F |
| Rainy days | 12 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 14.3 mph |
Based on 10 years of climate data (2015–2024), March in Des Moines, IA averages 50°F highs and 31°F lows. Expect about 12 days with measurable precipitation and peak winds averaging 14.3 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 March hits those thresholds.
For Des Moines in March, 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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