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September, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 25 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 14 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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October, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 17 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 7 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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November, Low crowds, average high temperature 9 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 1 degrees Celsius. Partly sunny.
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December, Low crowds, average high temperature 2 degrees Celsius, average low temperature -5 degrees Celsius. Partly sunny.
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January, Low crowds, average high temperature -2 degrees Celsius, average low temperature -10 degrees Celsius. Snow likely.
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February, Low crowds, average high temperature 0 degrees Celsius, average low temperature -9 degrees Celsius. Snow likely.
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March, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 9 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 0 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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April, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 15 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 5 degrees Celsius. Partly sunny.
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May, High crowds, average high temperature 21 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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June, High crowds, average high temperature 27 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 17 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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July, High crowds, average high temperature 29 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 19 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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August, High crowds, average high temperature 29 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 18 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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What's Greater South Side Like?

If you're looking for the perfect part of the city to explore, why not consider Greater South Side? Have a relaxing day visiting Gray’s Lake Park. Lauridsen Amphitheater and Principal Park are a couple of more places to see nearby.

How to Get to Greater South Side

Flying to:

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Greater South Side

Things to See and Do in and around Greater South Side

Things to See near Greater South Side:

  • Gray’s Lake Park (1.3 mi/2.1 km away)
  • Principal Park (2.2 mi/3.5 km away)
  • Polk County Courthouse (2.4 mi/3.8 km away)
  • John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park (2.4 mi/3.8 km away)
  • 801 Grand (2.5 mi/4 km away)

Things to Do near Greater South Side:

  • Lauridsen Amphitheater (1.5 mi/2.5 km away)
  • Blank Park Zoo (2.3 mi/3.7 km away)
  • Science Center of Iowa (2.3 mi/3.8 km away)
  • Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market (2.5 mi/4 km away)
  • Hoyt Sherman Place (2.5 mi/4.1 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Des Moines?

  • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 72°F)
  • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 29°F)
  • Rainiest months: May, June, August, April (average 5 inches of rainfall)

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