Best time to visit Timber Lake, SD

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

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

January Cold
High
26.7°F
Low
7.1°F
Precip
0.49 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 54m

February Cold
High
30.7°F
Low
10.8°F
Precip
0.67 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 9m

March Cold
High
43.9°F
Low
21.2°F
Precip
1.00 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 40m

April Cool
High
57.7°F
Low
31.9°F
Precip
1.83 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 18m

May Good
High
69.1°F
Low
43.4°F
Precip
2.90 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 42m

June Excellent
High
78.7°F
Low
53.9°F
Precip
3.56 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 25m

July Good
High
85.9°F
Low
59.4°F
Precip
2.85 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 9m

August Good
High
85.1°F
Low
57.5°F
Precip
1.78 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 55m

September Good
High
76.1°F
Low
48.1°F
Precip
1.53 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 18m

October Cool
High
58.7°F
Low
34.6°F
Precip
1.66 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 41m

November Cold
High
42.6°F
Low
21.7°F
Precip
0.57 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 15m

December Cold
High
30.2°F
Low
11.3°F
Precip
0.57 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 32m

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