Best time to visit Mission, SD

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

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

January Cold
High
34.2°F
Low
11.6°F
Precip
0.48 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 8m

February Cold
High
37.5°F
Low
13.9°F
Precip
0.67 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 17m

March Cool
High
47.8°F
Low
22.8°F
Precip
1.12 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 42m

April Cool
High
57.4°F
Low
32.3°F
Precip
2.50 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 12m

May Good
High
68.4°F
Low
44.0°F
Precip
3.38 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 30m

June Excellent
High
79.4°F
Low
54.8°F
Precip
3.68 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 10m

July Good
High
87.4°F
Low
60.9°F
Precip
2.61 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 55m

August Good
High
85.8°F
Low
58.5°F
Precip
1.80 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 47m

September Good
High
77.1°F
Low
48.4°F
Precip
1.75 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 17m

October Cool
High
61.6°F
Low
34.9°F
Precip
1.69 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 47m

November Cool
High
47.7°F
Low
23.3°F
Precip
0.68 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 27m

December Cold
High
37.0°F
Low
14.2°F
Precip
0.56 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 48m

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