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

Can you expect sunny skies in Rapid City in October? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In October, Rapid City typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Rapid City in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 8 days 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 25%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 40 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in October

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

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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?

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.

What To Do

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

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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