Best time to visit Lake Andes, SD

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

The most comfortable travel window in Lake Andes runs from May through October — 6 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
32.2°F
Low
11.7°F
Precip
0.51 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 9m

February Cold
High
36.9°F
Low
14.8°F
Precip
0.70 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 18m

March Cool
High
47.7°F
Low
24.4°F
Precip
1.09 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 42m

April Cool
High
59.3°F
Low
35.1°F
Precip
3.23 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 12m

May Good
High
70.4°F
Low
47.3°F
Precip
4.03 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 29m

June Good
High
81.2°F
Low
58.3°F
Precip
3.49 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 8m

July Good
High
87.4°F
Low
63.9°F
Precip
2.51 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 54m

August Good
High
85.5°F
Low
61.8°F
Precip
2.75 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 46m

September Excellent
High
77.6°F
Low
52.6°F
Precip
2.43 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 17m

October Good
High
63.1°F
Low
38.8°F
Precip
2.20 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 47m

November Cool
High
48.0°F
Low
26.3°F
Precip
0.76 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 28m

December Cold
High
35.4°F
Low
16.3°F
Precip
0.66 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 49m

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