South Dakota

South Dakota Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South Dakota, the United States of America in April.

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Sioux Falls Pierre Rapid City Deadwood

Planning a getaway to South Dakota, the United States of America this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in South Dakota in April

South Dakota, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. April in South Dakota generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Custer at 11°C (52°F) and mild in Vermillion at 17°C (63°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Vermillion and -2°C (28°F) in Custer.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South Dakota, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pierre with an average of 49 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Deadwood with 99 mm (3.9 in).

Explore South Dakota by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South Dakota — and find the best time to visit. (based on Sioux Falls)

January-3°C (27°F) February-2°C (28°F) March7°C (45°F) April14°C (57°F) May21°C (70°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August28°C (82°F) September24°C (75°F) October16°C (61°F) November8°C (46°F) December-2°C (28°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South Dakota in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across South Dakota.

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 South Dakota

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in South Dakota, the United States of America?

Temperature range in South Dakota (April)

Precipitation variation in South Dakota (April)

Sioux Falls

In April Sioux Falls generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
14°C (57°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Sioux Falls →

Pierre

In April Pierre generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
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Rapid City

In April Rapid City generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Rapid City →

Deadwood

In April Deadwood generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Custer

In April Custer generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in South Dakota, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in South Dakota in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sioux Falls 14°C (57°F) 2°C (36°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Pierre 15°C (59°F) 0°C (32°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Rapid City 13°C (55°F) 1°C (34°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Deadwood 11°C (52°F) -1°C (30°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Custer 11°C (52°F) -2°C (28°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Hot Springs 16°C (61°F) 0°C (32°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)

South Dakota weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Dakota, the United States of America in April?

Expect tolerable weather across South Dakota, the United States of America in April. The popular destination of Sioux Falls averages 14°C (57°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in South Dakota, the United States of America in April?

Daytime temperatures in Sioux Falls peak at roughly 14°C (57°F) in April, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

Does South Dakota, the United States of America get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in South Dakota, the United States of America. Sioux Falls averages only about 76 mm (3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit South Dakota, the United States of America?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit South Dakota, the United States of America with overall tolerable weather in Sioux Falls. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, May, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Sioux Falls. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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