In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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Can I find deals for flights from Elmira to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Elmira to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Elmira to Des Moines?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Elmira to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Elmira to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Elmira to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Elmira, New York to Des Moines?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Elmira, New York to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Elmira, New York to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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