Best time to visit Keystone, SD

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

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

January Cold
High
36.8°F
Low
18.8°F
Precip
0.48 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 4m

February Cold
High
36.3°F
Low
18.4°F
Precip
0.76 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 15m

March Cold
High
44.2°F
Low
25.4°F
Precip
1.35 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 41m

April Cool
High
50.2°F
Low
31.8°F
Precip
2.62 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 13m

May Good
High
59.6°F
Low
41.5°F
Precip
4.80 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 33m

June Excellent
High
71.1°F
Low
51.9°F
Precip
3.58 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 14m

July Excellent
High
78.7°F
Low
59.1°F
Precip
3.59 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 58m

August Excellent
High
77.5°F
Low
58.0°F
Precip
2.29 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 49m

September Good
High
69.1°F
Low
49.6°F
Precip
1.76 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 17m

October Cool
High
55.0°F
Low
36.8°F
Precip
1.80 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 45m

November Cold
High
44.4°F
Low
27.0°F
Precip
0.59 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 24m

December Cold
High
36.6°F
Low
19.8°F
Precip
0.50 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 44m

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