Best time to visit Buchanan, ND

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

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

January Cold
High
19.3°F
Low
0.9°F
Precip
0.31 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 42m

February Cold
High
23.5°F
Low
4.7°F
Precip
0.37 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 2m

March Cold
High
36.6°F
Low
17.4°F
Precip
0.69 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 39m

April Cool
High
52.9°F
Low
29.9°F
Precip
1.24 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 22m

May Good
High
66.7°F
Low
42.7°F
Precip
3.26 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 52m

June Excellent
High
76.1°F
Low
53.8°F
Precip
3.37 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 38m

July Good
High
81.2°F
Low
58.1°F
Precip
3.58 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 21m

August Excellent
High
79.9°F
Low
55.2°F
Precip
2.42 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 2m

September Good
High
70.9°F
Low
45.9°F
Precip
2.06 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 19m

October Cool
High
54.7°F
Low
32.9°F
Precip
1.67 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 36m

November Cold
High
37.8°F
Low
19.0°F
Precip
0.53 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 5m

December Cold
High
24.3°F
Low
7.2°F
Precip
0.34 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 19m

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