Best time to visit Hill City, KS

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

The most comfortable travel window in Hill City runs from September through October — 2 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
42.8°F
Low
17.1°F
Precip
0.33 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 31m

February Cool
High
46.3°F
Low
19.9°F
Precip
0.45 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 31m

March Cool
High
57.4°F
Low
28.7°F
Precip
1.08 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 44m

April Cool
High
66.3°F
Low
37.9°F
Precip
1.97 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 3m

May Good
High
76.3°F
Low
49.5°F
Precip
3.34 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 10m

June Hot
High
88.0°F
Low
60.4°F
Precip
2.79 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 44m

July Hot
High
93.3°F
Low
66.1°F
Precip
3.61 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 31m

August Hot
High
90.0°F
Low
63.6°F
Precip
2.95 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 33m

September Good
High
82.6°F
Low
54.0°F
Precip
2.06 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 15m

October Good
High
69.0°F
Low
40.0°F
Precip
1.60 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 56m

November Cool
High
55.1°F
Low
27.1°F
Precip
0.66 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 48m

December Cold
High
43.9°F
Low
19.0°F
Precip
0.66 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 14m

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