Best time to visit Wessington Springs, SD

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

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

January Cold
High
25.4°F
Low
7.0°F
Precip
0.64 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 3m

February Cold
High
30.2°F
Low
10.6°F
Precip
0.73 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 14m

March Cold
High
42.3°F
Low
21.6°F
Precip
1.29 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 41m

April Cool
High
55.6°F
Low
33.3°F
Precip
3.02 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 14m

May Good
High
67.8°F
Low
45.9°F
Precip
3.67 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 34m

June Excellent
High
78.1°F
Low
56.3°F
Precip
3.85 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 15m

July Good
High
84.4°F
Low
61.6°F
Precip
3.09 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 60m

August Good
High
82.3°F
Low
59.4°F
Precip
2.90 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 50m

September Excellent
High
74.2°F
Low
50.6°F
Precip
2.73 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
58.7°F
Low
36.6°F
Precip
2.09 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 45m

November Cold
High
43.1°F
Low
23.4°F
Precip
0.93 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 23m

December Cold
High
29.7°F
Low
12.1°F
Precip
0.72 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 42m

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