Best time to visit Dawson, ND

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

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

January Cold
High
20.5°F
Low
1.4°F
Precip
0.63 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 44m

February Cold
High
24.9°F
Low
5.5°F
Precip
0.61 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 3m

March Cold
High
38.0°F
Low
17.5°F
Precip
0.95 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 39m

April Cool
High
54.5°F
Low
29.4°F
Precip
1.41 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 22m

May Good
High
67.3°F
Low
41.4°F
Precip
2.81 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 50m

June Excellent
High
75.8°F
Low
52.0°F
Precip
3.43 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 37m

July Good
High
81.8°F
Low
56.9°F
Precip
3.36 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 19m

August Good
High
81.2°F
Low
54.5°F
Precip
2.57 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 1m

September Good
High
72.0°F
Low
45.6°F
Precip
2.12 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 19m

October Cool
High
56.1°F
Low
32.4°F
Precip
1.81 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 37m

November Cold
High
38.8°F
Low
18.9°F
Precip
0.86 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 6m

December Cold
High
25.0°F
Low
7.5°F
Precip
0.80 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 21m

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