Badlands National Park

Badlands National Park Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Badlands National Park, the United States of America in May.

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Wall Kadoka Interior

Are you planning a trip a to Badlands National Park, the United States of America in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Badlands National Park in May

Badlands National Park, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. May in Badlands National Park generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Wall.

To explore the conditions in Badlands National Park, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Wall with an average of 87 mm (3.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Kadoka with 95 mm (3.7 in).

Explore Badlands National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Badlands National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Wall)

January3°C (37°F) February3°C (37°F) March11°C (52°F) April15°C (59°F) May20°C (68°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August31°C (88°F) September26°C (79°F) October17°C (63°F) November10°C (50°F) December2°C (36°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Badlands National Park in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Badlands National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Badlands National Park

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Badlands National Park, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Badlands National Park (May)

Precipitation variation in Badlands National Park (May)

Wall

In May Wall generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Wall →

Kadoka

In May Kadoka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kadoka →

Interior

In May Interior generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Interior →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Badlands National Park, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Badlands National Park in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Wall 20°C (68°F) 6°C (43°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Kadoka 21°C (70°F) 7°C (45°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Interior 22°C (72°F) 8°C (46°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)

Badlands National Park weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Badlands National Park, the United States of America in May?

Badlands National Park, the United States of America typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Wall average around 20°C (68°F), and temperatures drop to about 6°C (43°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Badlands National Park, the United States of America in May?

Daytime temperatures in Wall peak at roughly 20°C (68°F) in May, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

Does Badlands National Park, the United States of America get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Badlands National Park, the United States of America. Wall averages only about 87 mm (3.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Badlands National Park, the United States of America?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Badlands National Park, the United States of America with overall perfect weather in Wall. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, May, June and September provide perfect weather in Wall. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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