Best time to visit Brandon, SD

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

The most comfortable travel window in Brandon runs from May through October — 6 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
27.2°F
Low
8.5°F
Precip
0.60 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 6m

February Cold
High
32.0°F
Low
12.6°F
Precip
0.83 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 16m

March Cool
High
45.0°F
Low
24.3°F
Precip
1.60 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 42m

April Cool
High
59.0°F
Low
35.5°F
Precip
3.00 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 13m

May Good
High
70.8°F
Low
47.5°F
Precip
3.86 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 31m

June Good
High
80.9°F
Low
58.8°F
Precip
4.23 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 12m

July Good
High
85.3°F
Low
63.4°F
Precip
3.25 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 56m

August Good
High
82.8°F
Low
61.1°F
Precip
3.34 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 48m

September Excellent
High
75.6°F
Low
51.9°F
Precip
2.73 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 Good
High
61.1°F
Low
38.1°F
Precip
2.36 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 46m

November Cool
High
45.0°F
Low
24.5°F
Precip
1.22 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 26m

December Cold
High
31.6°F
Low
13.4°F
Precip
0.83 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 46m

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