Best time to visit Aberdeen, SD

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Aberdeen runs from May through September — 5 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
20.7°F
Low
1.6°F
Precip
0.50 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 8h 54m

February Cold
High
25.2°F
Low
6.2°F
Precip
0.59 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 10h 9m

March Cold
High
38.9°F
Low
18.9°F
Precip
0.93 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 11h 40m

April Cool
High
54.3°F
Low
31.6°F
Precip
1.93 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 13h 18m

May Good
High
67.7°F
Low
44.5°F
Precip
3.37 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 42m

June Excellent
High
77.5°F
Low
55.2°F
Precip
3.68 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 15h 25m

July Good
High
82.7°F
Low
59.6°F
Precip
3.38 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 15h 9m

August Good
High
80.7°F
Low
57.1°F
Precip
2.38 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 56m

September Good
High
72.3°F
Low
47.6°F
Precip
2.16 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 18m

October Cool
High
57.1°F
Low
33.5°F
Precip
2.09 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 41m

November Cold
High
39.7°F
Low
19.6°F
Precip
0.74 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 15m

December Cold
High
26.1°F
Low
8.1°F
Precip
0.61 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 8h 32m

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