January in West Des Moines averages a daily high of -0.4°C with nights around -9.6°C. Expect roughly 7.8 wet days totalling 28.8mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.
Across the year, the best time to visit West Des Moines is September.
Based on DES MOINES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, IA US (6.8km), 1995–2024. 30 years of January data.