Best time to visit White River, SD

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

The most comfortable travel window in White River runs from May through June — 2 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
35.1°F
Low
12.2°F
Precip
0.46 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 6m

February Cold
High
38.6°F
Low
14.6°F
Precip
0.60 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 16m

March Cool
High
49.6°F
Low
23.8°F
Precip
0.88 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 42m

April Cool
High
59.2°F
Low
33.5°F
Precip
2.37 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
45.1°F
Precip
3.44 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 31m

June Good
High
80.6°F
Low
54.8°F
Precip
3.46 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 11m

July Hot
High
89.6°F
Low
61.5°F
Precip
2.62 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 14h 56m

August Hot
High
88.2°F
Low
59.7°F
Precip
2.17 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 48m

September Excellent
High
79.5°F
Low
50.3°F
Precip
1.63 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
63.5°F
Low
36.7°F
Precip
1.79 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 46m

November Cool
High
48.8°F
Low
24.6°F
Precip
0.55 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 26m

December Cold
High
37.5°F
Low
15.6°F
Precip
0.44 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 46m

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