Best time to visit McLaughlin, SD

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

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

January Cold
High
24.1°F
Low
3.6°F
Precip
0.50 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 51m

February Cold
High
28.4°F
Low
6.7°F
Precip
0.49 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 7m

March Cold
High
41.7°F
Low
18.6°F
Precip
0.94 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 40m

April Cool
High
56.2°F
Low
29.7°F
Precip
1.69 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 19m

May Good
High
68.1°F
Low
41.9°F
Precip
3.17 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 44m

June Excellent
High
78.4°F
Low
52.7°F
Precip
3.34 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 28m

July Good
High
85.4°F
Low
58.0°F
Precip
3.03 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 11m

August Good
High
83.9°F
Low
55.2°F
Precip
2.47 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 57m

September Good
High
73.6°F
Low
45.3°F
Precip
1.45 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 18m

October Cool
High
57.4°F
Low
31.8°F
Precip
1.77 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 40m

November Cold
High
41.1°F
Low
18.8°F
Precip
0.65 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 13m

December Cold
High
28.5°F
Low
8.6°F
Precip
0.58 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 29m

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