Badlands National Park
Weather History, Monthly Averages & Best Time to Visit
SDMidwest3,200 ft
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Best Time to Visit
RecommendedMay - October
Late spring through early fall offers the best conditions.
AvoidNovember - March (cold temperatures, some facilities closed)
Tip: Fall foliage in late September and October can be spectacular.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Rapid City, SD, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 85°F / Low: 60°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 37°F / Low: 14°F
Jan
37°/ 14°
💧 1.7"
❄️ 1.0"
Feb
39°/ 16°
💧 2.1"
❄️ 1.3"
Mar
48°/ 24°
💧 3.7"
❄️ 2.0"
Apr
56°/ 33°
💧 6.1"
❄️ 2.8"
May
66°/ 43°
💧 7.8"
❄️ 2.9"
Jun
77°/ 53°
💧 6.8"
❄️ 1.5"
Jul
85°/ 60°
💧 6.7"
Aug
84°/ 58°
💧 6.7"
Sep
75°/ 49°
💧 5.9"
❄️ 0.8"
Oct
61°/ 37°
💧 6.1"
❄️ 1.9"
Nov
48°/ 25°
💧 3.5"
❄️ 1.7"
Dec
39°/ 17°
💧 2.1"
❄️ 1.3"
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
Data from Rapid City, SD. Expect ~11°F cooler at elevation.
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Official NPS Websitenps.gov/badl
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