South Dakota

South Dakota Weather in March

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

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Sioux Falls Pierre Rapid City Deadwood

Planning a getaway to South Dakota, the United States of America this March 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 March

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Watertown at 4°C (39°F) to mild in Hot Springs at 13°C (55°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C (25°F) in Hot Springs and -7°C (19°F) in Watertown.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Rapid City with an average of 22 mm (0.9 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Deadwood with 53 mm (2.1 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 March

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 March for some of the most popular destinations in South Dakota, the United States of America?

Temperature range in South Dakota (March)

Precipitation variation in South Dakota (March)

Sioux Falls

In March Sioux Falls generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
7°C (45°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-13°C (9°F)
-5°C (23°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
10 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
Climate in Sioux Falls →

Pierre

In March Pierre generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
10 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Pierre →

Rapid City

In March Rapid City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Rapid City →

Deadwood

In March Deadwood generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Deadwood →

Custer

In March Custer generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Custer →

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 March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sioux Falls 7°C (45°F) -5°C (23°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Pierre 9°C (48°F) -5°C (23°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Rapid City 10°C (50°F) -4°C (25°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Deadwood 9°C (48°F) -4°C (25°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Custer 8°C (46°F) -5°C (23°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Hot Springs 13°C (55°F) -4°C (25°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)

South Dakota weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect less favorable weather across South Dakota, the United States of America in March. The popular destination of Sioux Falls averages 7°C (45°F) by day and -5°C (23°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Sioux Falls peak at roughly 7°C (45°F) in March, dropping to about -5°C (23°F) overnight.

Does South Dakota, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in March?

Not particularly. Sioux Falls averages just 33 mm (1.3 in) of snow/rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for South Dakota, the United States of America.

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

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit South Dakota, the United States of America due to the typically less favorable weather in Sioux Falls.

Generally speaking, May, July, August and September provide excellent weather in Sioux Falls. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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