Best time to visit Howard, SD

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

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

January Cold
High
29.1°F
Low
4.6°F
Precip
0.63 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 3m

February Cold
High
34.1°F
Low
9.0°F
Precip
0.67 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 14m

March Cool
High
46.8°F
Low
20.8°F
Precip
1.37 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 41m

April Cool
High
61.0°F
Low
31.8°F
Precip
2.68 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 14m

May Good
High
72.5°F
Low
44.8°F
Precip
3.88 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 34m

June Good
High
82.3°F
Low
55.8°F
Precip
3.70 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 15m

July Good
High
87.3°F
Low
60.2°F
Precip
3.51 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 59m

August Good
High
84.9°F
Low
57.6°F
Precip
2.89 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 50m

September Good
High
77.4°F
Low
48.4°F
Precip
2.96 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 17m

October Cool
High
62.6°F
Low
35.1°F
Precip
2.35 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 45m

November Cool
High
46.9°F
Low
21.3°F
Precip
1.02 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 23m

December Cold
High
33.1°F
Low
10.2°F
Precip
0.69 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 43m

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