Best time to visit Devils Lake, ND

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

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

January Cold
High
16.2°F
Low
-1.8°F
Precip
0.48 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 34m

February Cold
High
20.9°F
Low
1.5°F
Precip
0.38 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 58m

March Cold
High
33.2°F
Low
15.0°F
Precip
0.64 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 38m

April Cool
High
51.1°F
Low
31.0°F
Precip
0.96 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 25m

May Good
High
65.0°F
Low
44.1°F
Precip
2.47 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 58m

June Excellent
High
74.2°F
Low
54.9°F
Precip
3.76 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 47m

July Excellent
High
79.4°F
Low
59.3°F
Precip
3.82 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 29m

August Excellent
High
78.8°F
Low
57.2°F
Precip
2.43 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 7m

September Good
High
69.0°F
Low
48.5°F
Precip
1.96 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 20m

October Cool
High
52.8°F
Low
34.4°F
Precip
1.51 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 33m

November Cold
High
34.8°F
Low
18.2°F
Precip
0.75 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 58m

December Cold
High
21.8°F
Low
4.7°F
Precip
0.82 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 10m

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