Best time to visit Belle Fourche, SD

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

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

January Cold
High
36.5°F
Low
12.9°F
Precip
0.44 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 59m

February Cold
High
39.1°F
Low
15.1°F
Precip
0.51 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 12m

March Cool
High
49.7°F
Low
23.9°F
Precip
1.16 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 41m

April Cool
High
59.0°F
Low
32.8°F
Precip
2.11 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 15m

May Good
High
68.5°F
Low
43.5°F
Precip
3.04 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 37m

June Excellent
High
79.3°F
Low
53.7°F
Precip
2.96 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 19m

July Good
High
87.3°F
Low
59.7°F
Precip
1.96 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 3m

August Good
High
86.6°F
Low
56.8°F
Precip
1.50 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 52m

September Good
High
77.8°F
Low
46.5°F
Precip
1.34 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 18m

October Cool
High
62.2°F
Low
35.0°F
Precip
1.72 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 43m

November Cool
High
47.5°F
Low
23.6°F
Precip
0.66 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 19m

December Cold
High
37.1°F
Low
14.9°F
Precip
0.59 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 38m

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