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 and September based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 36°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Rapid City36
    Jan
  • 39°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Rapid City39
    Feb
  • 46°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Rapid City46
    Mar
  • 57°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Rapid City57
    Apr
  • 68°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Rapid City68
    May
  • 77°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Rapid City77
    Jun
  • 86°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Rapid City86
    Jul
  • 84°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Rapid City84
    Aug
  • 73°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Rapid City73
    Sep
  • 63°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Rapid City63
    Oct
  • 46°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Rapid City46
    Nov
  • 37°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Rapid City37
    Dec

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 86°F 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 3.1 inches 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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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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