Best time to visit Murdo, SD

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

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

January Cold
High
30.7°F
Low
11.6°F
Precip
0.57 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 4m

February Cold
High
34.4°F
Low
14.3°F
Precip
0.71 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 15m

March Cool
High
45.4°F
Low
24.0°F
Precip
1.17 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 41m

April Cool
High
56.6°F
Low
34.2°F
Precip
2.37 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 13m

May Good
High
67.5°F
Low
45.8°F
Precip
3.44 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 33m

June Excellent
High
78.5°F
Low
56.5°F
Precip
3.63 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 14m

July Good
High
86.7°F
Low
62.6°F
Precip
2.84 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 58m

August Good
High
85.4°F
Low
60.8°F
Precip
2.37 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 49m

September Excellent
High
76.5°F
Low
51.2°F
Precip
1.48 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
60.3°F
Low
37.3°F
Precip
1.80 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 45m

November Cool
High
45.3°F
Low
24.7°F
Precip
0.68 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 24m

December Cold
High
33.4°F
Low
14.9°F
Precip
0.59 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 44m

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