Best time to visit Hill City, SD

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

The most comfortable travel window in Hill City runs from June through September — 4 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
40.5°F
Low
9.6°F
Precip
0.40 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 4m

February Cold
High
40.8°F
Low
10.1°F
Precip
0.65 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 15m

March Cool
High
49.0°F
Low
19.1°F
Precip
1.12 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 41m

April Cool
High
55.8°F
Low
26.3°F
Precip
2.46 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 14m

May Cool
High
64.8°F
Low
36.6°F
Precip
4.15 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 33m

June Good
High
75.4°F
Low
45.2°F
Precip
3.43 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 14m

July Good
High
82.8°F
Low
50.7°F
Precip
3.55 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 59m

August Good
High
81.8°F
Low
48.3°F
Precip
2.34 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 49m

September Good
High
73.8°F
Low
38.5°F
Precip
1.54 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 17m

October Cool
High
59.8°F
Low
27.9°F
Precip
1.65 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 45m

November Cool
High
48.6°F
Low
17.8°F
Precip
0.59 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 24m

December Cold
High
40.7°F
Low
10.2°F
Precip
0.49 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 44m

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