Best time to visit Bonesteel, SD

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

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

January Cold
High
31.3°F
Low
10.7°F
Precip
0.40 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 9m

February Cold
High
35.5°F
Low
13.7°F
Precip
0.73 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 18m

March Cool
High
46.8°F
Low
22.6°F
Precip
1.42 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 42m

April Cool
High
57.9°F
Low
33.6°F
Precip
3.10 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 11m

May Good
High
69.1°F
Low
45.2°F
Precip
4.30 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 28m

June Excellent
High
79.8°F
Low
57.1°F
Precip
3.90 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 8m

July Good
High
86.5°F
Low
61.8°F
Precip
3.16 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 53m

August Good
High
84.8°F
Low
60.1°F
Precip
2.79 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 46m

September Excellent
High
76.4°F
Low
50.7°F
Precip
2.91 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 17m

October Cool
High
61.9°F
Low
37.4°F
Precip
1.97 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 47m

November Cool
High
46.8°F
Low
24.2°F
Precip
0.92 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 28m

December Cold
High
34.1°F
Low
14.7°F
Precip
0.33 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 50m

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