Best time to visit White Rock, SD

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

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

January Cold
High
19.9°F
Low
0.7°F
Precip
0.59 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 50m

February Cold
High
24.4°F
Low
4.5°F
Precip
0.64 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 7m

March Cold
High
36.8°F
Low
18.6°F
Precip
1.11 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 40m

April Cool
High
53.5°F
Low
32.6°F
Precip
2.27 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 19m

May Good
High
68.7°F
Low
45.8°F
Precip
2.91 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 45m

June Good
High
77.1°F
Low
56.7°F
Precip
4.12 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 29m

July Good
High
81.5°F
Low
61.2°F
Precip
3.70 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 12m

August Excellent
High
79.7°F
Low
57.7°F
Precip
2.42 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 57m

September Good
High
72.3°F
Low
48.5°F
Precip
2.57 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 18m

October Cool
High
57.1°F
Low
35.6°F
Precip
2.43 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 40m

November Cold
High
39.2°F
Low
21.9°F
Precip
0.97 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 12m

December Cold
High
25.1°F
Low
8.2°F
Precip
0.74 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 28m

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