Best Time und Visit South Dakota
Beste Reisezeit South Dakota: Juni, Juli, August and September. Mo.at-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Beste Reisezeit South Dakota
Go in Juni, Juli, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Januar, Februar and Dezember – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Klima in South Dakota month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Monat | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | -2° | -12° | 11 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Februar | 4° | -7° | 8 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| März | 10° | -3° | 16 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 15° | 3° | 73 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Mai | 21° | 10° | 91 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Juni | 27° | 16° | 96 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Juli | 31° | 20° | 49 mm | ★★★★★ |
| August | 29° | 18° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 26° | 15° | 48 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Oktober | 18° | 7° | 37 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 8° | -1° | 18 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Dezember | 4° | -6° | 28 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Kontinental. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How South Dakota compares mit nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against South Dakota.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 273 km | 7°C | 3°C cooler | 590 mm |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 382 km | 8°C | 2°C cooler | 409 mm |
| Nebraska | 495 km | 13°C | +3°C warmer | 822 mm |
| Omaha | 499 km | 13°C | +2°C warmer | 850 mm |
| Itasca State Park | 510 km | 6°C | 4°C cooler | 692 mm |
Beste Reisezeit each national park in South Dakota
2 national parks mapped in this atlas
Beste Reisezeit each attraction in South Dakota
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Beste Reisezeit each state park in South Dakota
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
What und pack, what und skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- So.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers – the daily swing is 22°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Januar, Februar and Dezember – historically the least comfortable months here.
Zusammenfassung
South Dakota is a state in Vereinigte Staaten. South Dakota is a US state mit der Hauptstadt Pierre. Die Einwohnerzahl beträgt etwa 920.000. Die Hauptstadt ist Pierre.
Aktuell sind es 12°C (53°F) in South Dakota mit klar. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt 8°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen 11°C und 29°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 2%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 8.8/10 – ausgezeichnet — jetzt los.
Die beste Reisezeit für South Dakota is Juni, Juli, August and September. Das Klima ist continental. Januar, Februar and Dezember sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. Juli ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um 31°C, während Januar ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um -12°C.
Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören Badlands National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.
Kurz gesagt. Today is much warmer than average for Oktober. The forecast high of 29°C is 11.1°C above the 18°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 11 AM und 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in South Dakota today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Wetter in South Dakota jetzt
Quelle: Open-Meteo. Aktualisiert 3:31 AM, Okt 5 Ortszeit.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 30° / 17°
Bedeckt · 2% rain · wind 31 km/h
☁️ 16° / 7°
Bedeckt · 22% rain · wind 30 km/h
Aktivitäten in South Dakota
Sehenswürdigkeiten, parks and landmarks in and around South Dakota.
Quick facts about South Dakota
| Typ | State |
|---|---|
| Land | Vereinigte Staaten |
| Kontinent | Nordamerika |
| Koordinaten | 44°22′5.9″N 100°21′3.6″W (44.3683, -100.351) |
| Capital | Pierre |
| Bevölkerung | 920.000 |
| Area | 199.729 km² |
| Abbreviation | SD |
| Zeitzone | America/Chicago |
| Ortszeit | 3:31 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Beste Monate | Juni, Juli, August and September |
| Klima | Kontinental |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Dakota?
South Dakota is a state in Vereinigte Staaten. Its coordinates are 44.3683, -100.351. It lies in Nordamerika.
What is the weather like in South Dakota jetzt?
It is currently 12°C (53°F) mit klar. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 60% and wind is 16 km/h.
When is the best time und visit South Dakota?
Juni, Juli, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in South Dakota, which has a continental climate. Januar, Februar and Dezember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is South Dakota in?
South Dakota observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The Ortszeit is 3:31 AM.
How many people live in South Dakota?
South Dakota has a population of approximately 920.000.
What are the top things und do in South Dakota?
Popular options include Badlands National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
What places are in South Dakota?
South Dakota covers 4 places in this atlas, including Badlands National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Wetter Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated Oktober 5, 2026 at 3:31 AM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
