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27 Dec — 3 Jan1
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Rainfall in South Dakota by month

Plan your trip to South Dakota by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Dakota ranges from 8.0 - 81.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 81.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit South Dakota when rainfall is around 8.0 mm.

Temperature in South Dakota by month

Plan your trip to South Dakota by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Dakota, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -4.0 C).

South Dakota climate

As a Great Plains state, South Dakota has an interior continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. Summer temperatures can reach the high-20s (Celsius) and winter can be well below zero. Sioux Falls averages 104cm (41 inches) of snowfall annually, but there is less snow further north, and the northwest can get less than one foot of snow.On the northern fringe of tornado alley, South Dakota’s twisters are mostly in the eastern part of the state, sometimes in the central region, and rarely in the western part of the state. Spring is the peak tornado season.

Getting around South Dakota

You will need a car to get around South Dakota, or, if you are going to the more popular destinations, consider joining a tour group. There is limited bus service in the state, and the historic trains just run short routes. Driving is also your best bet even in Sioux Falls, and parking is plentiful.

Hiking, biking, and horseback riding are other ways of getting around, along with boating on the Missouri River, and motorcycles.

What is good to know if travelling to South Dakota?

  • The Black Hills are home to Mount Rushmore, which features the faces of four American presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Walk through the Avenue of Flags, 56 flags, representing the 50 states, one district, three territories and two commonwealths. The National Presidential Wax Museum has waxworks of every president from the signatories of the Declaration of Independence to JFK and George W. Bush’s visit to Ground Zero in New York in 2001.
  • South Dakota is the home of the Dakota, Lakota and Nakota tribes, who make up the Sioux Nation. The Journey Museum in Rapid City tells the story of the Great Plains from the perspective of the Lakota tribe as well as the pioneers who settled there.
  • The South Dakota Art Museum in Brookings exhibits paintings celebrating the pioneer roots of the state as well as 19th- and 20th-century America Indian art.
  • Sue, the Tyrannosaurus rex, who resides at Field Museum in Chicago is the “largest, most complete and best preserved Tyrannosaurus rex”, was unearthed in South Dakota. The Badlands National Park has some of the world’s richest fossil beds.
  • Follow the Lewis and Clark trail. Two centuries ago, President Thomas Jefferson sent a crew, headed by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, to map the American West. On the trail today is a monument to Sacagawea, the only woman to accompany the Corps of Discovery and Native American Scenic Byway among many others.
  • See the face of the legendary Lakota leader, Crazy Horse, gaze out across the Black Hills. Nine storeys high, the sculpture was started in 1939 by Korczak Ziolkowski and still continues, the work now done by his family. When finished, it will be the world’s largest mountain sculpture – 195 metres (641 feet) long and 171 metres (563 feet) high.

  • When is the best time to fly to South Dakota?

    Peak Season:Summer is the peak season for visiting. This is when most visitors step off their flights to South Dakota. The attractions and outdoor activities are in full swing; visitors flock to the Badlands and to the Black Hills with Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial. Summer is also busy with Native American powwows, historical celebrations, volksmarches, and rodeos. The fishing season lasts year-round, with some exceptions. Off Season:If you want to see the attractions but not the crowds, try the spring and autumn. However, off-season traffic is on the rise, so make reservations in advance. The winters are generally too harsh for most of the outdoor attractions and activities.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to South Dakota if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Dakota on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • Does Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field?

    Yes. Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aerostay Hotel is the closest property to Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field (0.0 km away from Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field).

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