Best time to visit McIntosh, SD

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

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

January Cold
High
26.0°F
Low
7.1°F
Precip
0.41 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 50m

February Cold
High
30.2°F
Low
11.0°F
Precip
0.52 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 7m

March Cold
High
43.2°F
Low
21.3°F
Precip
0.67 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 40m

April Cool
High
57.1°F
Low
32.2°F
Precip
1.37 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 19m

May Good
High
68.8°F
Low
43.4°F
Precip
2.44 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 45m

June Excellent
High
78.7°F
Low
53.1°F
Precip
3.48 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 29m

July Good
High
86.0°F
Low
58.4°F
Precip
2.68 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 12m

August Good
High
85.1°F
Low
57.0°F
Precip
1.93 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 57m

September Good
High
75.3°F
Low
47.7°F
Precip
1.45 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 18m

October Cool
High
58.5°F
Low
34.7°F
Precip
1.46 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 40m

November Cold
High
41.9°F
Low
21.3°F
Precip
0.47 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 12m

December Cold
High
29.8°F
Low
11.1°F
Precip
0.42 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 28m

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