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Des Moines, Iowa

The Best Time to Walk in Des Moines in October

October in Des Moines is about as easy as walking gets. The good stretch is almost any hour — and honestly, most of the day will treat you well. If you're keeping up a daily walk, this is the month to lean into.

The window this month

Aim for almost any hourthis is one of the easy stretches of the year here. Expect highs near 60°F and lows around 37°F, at about 64% humidity.

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If you're visiting Des Moines this month, or just keeping the daily walk going, October won't fight you. The hardest part is deciding which loop to take.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best time of day to walk in Des Moines in October?

In October, the comfortable window in Des Moines is almost any hour — this is one of the easy stretches of the year here.

Is October a good month to walk in Des Moines?

One of the better ones. Expect highs near 60°F and lows around 37°F, at about 64% humidity. The good stretch is almost any hour.

One last thing.

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