Whether you're visiting Badlands National Park in the United States of America during the peak of July (32°C (90°F)) or the cooler months around December (1°C (34°F)), knowing what to pack starts with understanding the local climate. Our overview is based on data from Wall, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.
The weather in Badlands National Park during May, June and September is comfortably warm, with average temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 27°C (81°F).
The peak of the heat usually falls in July and August. The colder weather is most prominent in the months of January, February, November and December.
Precipitation in Badlands National Park varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in June with 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while January stays relatively dry with 6 mm (0.2 in). January, February, November and December marks the driest time of year, with rainfall falling below 15 mm (0.6 in).
