Best time to visit Summit, SD

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

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

January Cold
High
20.7°F
Low
2.1°F
Precip
0.65 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 55m

February Cold
High
25.7°F
Low
6.1°F
Precip
0.69 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 10m

March Cold
High
38.7°F
Low
18.4°F
Precip
1.03 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 40m

April Cool
High
54.6°F
Low
30.3°F
Precip
2.34 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 17m

May Good
High
68.2°F
Low
42.8°F
Precip
3.16 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 41m

June Excellent
High
77.1°F
Low
53.5°F
Precip
3.95 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 24m

July Good
High
81.9°F
Low
58.1°F
Precip
4.07 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 8m

August Good
High
80.4°F
Low
56.3°F
Precip
2.97 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 55m

September Good
High
73.0°F
Low
47.9°F
Precip
2.77 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 18m

October Cool
High
57.5°F
Low
34.4°F
Precip
2.51 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 41m

November Cold
High
39.8°F
Low
20.7°F
Precip
0.90 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 16m

December Cold
High
25.7°F
Low
8.6°F
Precip
0.66 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 33m

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