Best time to visit Fort Pierre, SD

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

The most comfortable travel window in Fort Pierre runs from May through June — 2 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
29.0°F
Low
9.3°F
Precip
0.45 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 1m

February Cold
High
33.7°F
Low
12.6°F
Precip
0.74 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 13m

March Cool
High
45.7°F
Low
22.9°F
Precip
0.96 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 41m

April Cool
High
58.5°F
Low
33.3°F
Precip
1.93 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 15m

May Good
High
69.5°F
Low
44.9°F
Precip
3.25 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 36m

June Excellent
High
80.0°F
Low
55.6°F
Precip
3.69 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 17m

July Hot
High
88.3°F
Low
61.6°F
Precip
2.39 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 15h 1m

August Good
High
86.6°F
Low
59.4°F
Precip
1.95 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 51m

September Good
High
77.5°F
Low
49.7°F
Precip
1.74 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 17m

October Cool
High
60.7°F
Low
36.2°F
Precip
1.69 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 44m

November Cold
High
44.9°F
Low
23.2°F
Precip
0.77 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 21m

December Cold
High
32.4°F
Low
13.2°F
Precip
0.64 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 40m

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