South Dakota

South Dakota Weather in October

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

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Sioux Falls Pierre Rapid City Deadwood

Are you planning a trip a to South Dakota, the United States of America in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in South Dakota in October

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Custer at 13°C (55°F) to pleasant in Vermillion at 18°C (64°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Vermillion and 0°C (32°F) in Custer.

For a closer look at conditions across South Dakota, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Custer with an average of 37 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Lead with 88 mm (3.5 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 October

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

Temperature range in South Dakota (October)

Precipitation variation in South Dakota (October)

Sioux Falls

In October Sioux Falls generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
16°C (61°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
3°C (37°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
mixed
Climate in Sioux Falls →

Pierre

In October Pierre generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
16°C (61°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
2°C (36°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
mixed
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Rapid City

In October Rapid City generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
3°C (37°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
mixed
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Deadwood

In October Deadwood 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 good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
less favorable
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Custer

In October Custer generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
0°C (32°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
5 days
Weather conditions
excellent
mixed
mixed
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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 October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sioux Falls 16°C (61°F) 3°C (37°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Pierre 16°C (61°F) 2°C (36°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Rapid City 15°C (59°F) 3°C (37°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Deadwood 14°C (57°F) 2°C (36°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Custer 13°C (55°F) 0°C (32°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Hot Springs 18°C (64°F) 1°C (34°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)

South Dakota weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

South Dakota, the United States of America typically experiences good weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Sioux Falls average around 16°C (61°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

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

Sioux Falls averages a daytime maximum of 16°C (61°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

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

Not particularly. Sioux Falls averages just 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for South Dakota, the United States of America.

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

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

On average, the best time to visit South Dakota, the United States of America is in May, July, August and September with generally excellent weather in Sioux Falls. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be less favorable.

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