Best time to visit Oakes, ND

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

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

January Cold
High
19.2°F
Low
-0.5°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 49m

February Cold
High
24.5°F
Low
2.8°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 6m

March Cold
High
37.7°F
Low
16.3°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 40m

April Cool
High
53.7°F
Low
29.4°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 19m

May Good
High
68.3°F
Low
42.9°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 46m

June Excellent
High
77.6°F
Low
53.4°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 31m

July Good
High
83.0°F
Low
58.4°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 14m

August Good
High
81.3°F
Low
55.3°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 58m

September Good
High
72.0°F
Low
45.9°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 18m

October Cool
High
56.8°F
Low
32.7°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 39m

November Cold
High
38.3°F
Low
18.3°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 11m

December Cold
High
25.1°F
Low
6.5°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 27m

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