Best time to visit Milbank, SD

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

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

January Cold
High
20.9°F
Low
3.5°F
Precip
0.71 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 55m

February Cold
High
25.6°F
Low
6.7°F
Precip
0.70 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 10m

March Cold
High
37.8°F
Low
19.0°F
Precip
1.18 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 40m

April Cool
High
53.8°F
Low
31.8°F
Precip
2.41 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 17m

May Good
High
67.0°F
Low
44.5°F
Precip
2.89 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 40m

June Excellent
High
76.9°F
Low
56.2°F
Precip
3.92 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 23m

July Good
High
81.0°F
Low
60.2°F
Precip
3.80 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 7m

August Excellent
High
79.1°F
Low
57.3°F
Precip
3.21 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 54m

September Good
High
71.8°F
Low
48.0°F
Precip
2.60 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 18m

October Cool
High
57.9°F
Low
34.7°F
Precip
2.31 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 41m

November Cold
High
40.8°F
Low
21.9°F
Precip
0.93 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 16m

December Cold
High
26.5°F
Low
9.7°F
Precip
0.77 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 34m

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