Best time to visit Sioux Falls, SD

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

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

January Cold
High
25.3°F
Low
7.4°F
Precip
0.66 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 6m

February Cold
High
30.0°F
Low
11.4°F
Precip
0.80 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 16m

March Cold
High
43.3°F
Low
23.4°F
Precip
1.47 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 42m

April Cool
High
57.0°F
Low
35.5°F
Precip
3.03 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 13m

May Good
High
69.9°F
Low
48.5°F
Precip
3.74 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 31m

June Good
High
80.4°F
Low
59.3°F
Precip
4.59 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 11m

July Good
High
84.8°F
Low
63.7°F
Precip
3.31 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 56m

August Good
High
81.7°F
Low
61.2°F
Precip
3.34 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 48m

September Excellent
High
74.8°F
Low
51.7°F
Precip
3.04 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
60.6°F
Low
37.8°F
Precip
2.29 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 46m

November Cold
High
43.6°F
Low
24.2°F
Precip
1.19 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 26m

December Cold
High
30.4°F
Low
12.5°F
Precip
0.84 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 46m

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