Best time to visit Williston, ND

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

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

January Cold
High
22.1°F
Low
1.0°F
Precip
0.56 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 34m

February Cold
High
26.7°F
Low
5.5°F
Precip
0.48 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 58m

March Cold
High
40.1°F
Low
17.5°F
Precip
0.63 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 38m

April Cool
High
55.6°F
Low
29.2°F
Precip
1.05 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 25m

May Good
High
67.4°F
Low
40.2°F
Precip
2.10 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 59m

June Excellent
High
76.7°F
Low
50.2°F
Precip
2.64 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 48m

July Good
High
84.5°F
Low
56.3°F
Precip
2.48 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 29m

August Good
High
83.9°F
Low
54.0°F
Precip
1.57 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 7m

September Good
High
72.6°F
Low
43.5°F
Precip
1.36 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 20m

October Cool
High
55.9°F
Low
30.4°F
Precip
0.94 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 33m

November Cold
High
38.4°F
Low
17.1°F
Precip
0.67 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 57m

December Cold
High
26.1°F
Low
6.1°F
Precip
0.63 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 9m

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