Best time to visit Wood, SD

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

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

January Cold
High
33.9°F
Low
11.1°F
Precip
0.43 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 7m

February Cold
High
37.5°F
Low
13.2°F
Precip
0.64 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 16m

March Cool
High
48.0°F
Low
22.3°F
Precip
1.21 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 42m

April Cool
High
58.0°F
Low
31.8°F
Precip
2.42 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 12m

May Good
High
68.8°F
Low
43.6°F
Precip
3.36 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 31m

June Excellent
High
79.4°F
Low
54.1°F
Precip
3.50 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 11m

July Good
High
87.5°F
Low
60.1°F
Precip
2.42 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 56m

August Good
High
86.2°F
Low
57.9°F
Precip
1.94 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 48m

September Good
High
77.7°F
Low
48.4°F
Precip
1.82 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 17m

October Cool
High
62.3°F
Low
34.9°F
Precip
1.55 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 46m

November Cool
High
48.0°F
Low
23.1°F
Precip
0.69 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 26m

December Cold
High
36.6°F
Low
14.3°F
Precip
0.51 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 47m

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