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

Interested in knowing the climate of Rapid City in March? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

March in Rapid City generally includes low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 10°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -4°C.

Precipitation

Rapid City in March usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 22 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 7 days with snow/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 March

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 22%  

Precipitation 22 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in March

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

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

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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