Best time to visit Rapid City

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When is the best time to visit Rapid City?

The best time to visit Rapid City is June based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 2°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Rapid City2
    Jan
  • 4°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Rapid City4
    Feb
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Rapid City8
    Mar
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Rapid City14
    Apr
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Rapid City20
    May
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Rapid City25
    Jun
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Rapid City30
    Jul
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Rapid City29
    Aug
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Rapid City23
    Sep
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Rapid City17
    Oct
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Rapid City8
    Nov
  • 3°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Rapid City3
    Dec

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The weather guide for South Dakota (Rapid City) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Rapid City?

The hottest time of year in Rapid City is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 30°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Rapid City?

In terms of rainfall, May is usually the wettest month in Rapid City with 80mm on average. There are normally 12 days in May with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Rapid City?

The sunniest time of year in Rapid City is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 74% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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