When to go · Ankeny
Ankeny in April
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Oct (warm, low snow)). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 61°C (142°F)142°F (61°C) / 38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Oct (warm, low snow)). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- AnkenyHighs around 61 °C (142 °F), lows around 38 °C (100 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 142 °F (61 °C), lows around 100 °F (38 °C), rain on about 4 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Spring break big impact
March–April · United States
Students fill Florida, Texas and Mexico beaches; parks busy.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Medium
- Prices · United States overall
- Medium
United States overall: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ankeny, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 61 °C (142 °F)142 °F (61 °C)
May: 72 °C (162 °F)162 °F (72 °C)
Night low
Apr: 38 °C (100 °F)100 °F (38 °C)
May: 50 °C (122 °F)122 °F (50 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 4 (better)
May: 5
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 1
April: Outside the best window (May–Oct (warm, low snow)). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
May: Inside Ankeny's best window: May–Oct (warm, low snow).
Ankeny: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen