Best time to visit Rapid City

Q: 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. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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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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.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Max Day Temperature (°F)

36
Jan
39
Feb
46
Mar
57
Apr
68
May
77
Jun
86
Jul
84
Aug
73
Sep
63
Oct
46
Nov
37
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

5
Jan
6
Feb
8
Mar
8
Apr
9
May
10
Jun
11
Jul
10
Aug
9
Sep
7
Oct
5
Nov
5
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.