Best time to visit Mount Vernon, SD

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

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

January Cold
High
28.6°F
Low
9.3°F
Precip
0.40 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 5m

February Cold
High
32.7°F
Low
13.4°F
Precip
0.37 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 16m

March Cool
High
45.4°F
Low
24.3°F
Precip
0.93 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 41m

April Cool
High
58.7°F
Low
35.1°F
Precip
2.07 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 13m

May Good
High
70.8°F
Low
47.8°F
Precip
3.15 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 32m

June Good
High
81.2°F
Low
58.5°F
Precip
3.51 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 12m

July Good
High
86.7°F
Low
63.9°F
Precip
2.36 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 57m

August Good
High
83.9°F
Low
60.5°F
Precip
3.14 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 49m

September Excellent
High
76.8°F
Low
51.0°F
Precip
2.34 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 Cool
High
61.7°F
Low
37.8°F
Precip
1.83 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 46m

November Cool
High
45.6°F
Low
24.2°F
Precip
0.55 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 25m

December Cold
High
31.9°F
Low
14.1°F
Precip
0.49 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 45m

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