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

How is September weather typically in Rapid City? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

During September, Rapid City is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 24°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Rapid City in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 6 days will experience rainfall.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, September is one of the better months to visit Rapid City. June, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Rapid City, monthly averages in September

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 20%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 36 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in September

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?

For visitors traveling to Rapid City, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

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

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