Wind Cave National Park
Weather History, Monthly Averages & Best Time to Visit
SDMidwest4,000 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 Hot Springs, SD, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 88°F / Low: 57°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 39°F / Low: 14°F
Jan
39°/ 14°
💧 2.2"
❄️ 1.6"
Feb
42°/ 15°
💧 2.7"
❄️ 1.8"
Mar
52°/ 23°
💧 4.2"
❄️ 2.6"
Apr
60°/ 31°
💧 6.1"
❄️ 3.0"
May
69°/ 41°
💧 7.5"
❄️ 3.9"
Jun
80°/ 51°
💧 7.6"
Jul
88°/ 57°
💧 7.4"
Aug
86°/ 55°
💧 6.6"
Sep
79°/ 46°
💧 6.0"
❄️ 2.3"
Oct
64°/ 34°
💧 5.6"
❄️ 2.5"
Nov
50°/ 23°
💧 3.4"
❄️ 2.0"
Dec
40°/ 15°
💧 2.6"
❄️ 1.9"
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
Data from Hot Springs, SD. Expect ~14°F cooler at elevation.
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