Best time to visit Jamestown, ND

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

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

January Cold
High
18.4°F
Low
0.4°F
Precip
0.50 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 43m

February Cold
High
23.0°F
Low
4.2°F
Precip
0.46 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 3m

March Cold
High
35.9°F
Low
16.7°F
Precip
0.74 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 39m

April Cool
High
52.7°F
Low
29.4°F
Precip
1.22 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 22m

May Good
High
66.9°F
Low
42.5°F
Precip
3.44 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 51m

June Excellent
High
76.5°F
Low
53.9°F
Precip
3.62 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 37m

July Good
High
81.6°F
Low
58.5°F
Precip
3.59 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 19m

August Good
High
80.3°F
Low
55.7°F
Precip
2.28 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 2m

September Good
High
71.2°F
Low
46.2°F
Precip
2.24 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 19m

October Cool
High
54.8°F
Low
33.3°F
Precip
1.89 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 37m

November Cold
High
37.5°F
Low
19.3°F
Precip
0.52 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 6m

December Cold
High
23.6°F
Low
7.6°F
Precip
0.62 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 20m

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