Rapid City weather in April (South Dakota, United States of America)

How is the weather in Rapid City in April? This guide provides all the details you need.

In April, Rapid City generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 1°C.

Rapid City in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 12 days of rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rapid City climate page with graphs.

 

Rapid City, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in April

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Rapid City in April?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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